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Maruja

Girl Name day: August 15 In French: Marie
Maruja is a short form of Maria: on birth records it is written Maria (555,452 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Maria page.
Origin: Hebrew (Miriam). Meaning: Traditionally 'star of the sea'; possibly 'beloved' or 'bitter'.
The Latin form of Greek Maria, from Hebrew Miryam, whose meaning is debated between 'bitter,' 'beloved,' and 'wished-for child.'

Name day for Maruja

August 15

Why this day? Maruja is a short form of Maria, and shares its name day.

Maruja is celebrated in the United States, Spain, Brazil and Argentina on August 15.

The story of the name Maruja

Maruja is a short form of Maria. It keeps its origin (Hebrew (Miriam)) and meaning — traditionally 'star of the sea'; possibly 'beloved' or 'bitter', and shares its name day, August 15.

On birth records, Maruja is rarely written as such: the Marujas are Marias (555,452 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Maria page.

Frequently asked questions about Maruja

What does Maruja mean?

Maruja is a short form of Maria, which means traditionally 'star of the sea'; possibly 'beloved' or 'bitter'.

When is Maruja's name day?

August 15, together with Maria: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Maruja a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Maria.

Maruja's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 8/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 9/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 9/10
Loyalty 10/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Maruja

Top 10

  1. Jesus96%
  2. Paul93%
  3. Jacob92%
  4. Louis90%
  5. Frank90%
  6. Austin88%
  7. Gregory88%
  8. Elias87%
  9. Glen86%
  10. Alfred86%

Bottom 10

  1. Marvin42%
  2. Oscar42%
  3. Leo42%
  4. Tony42%
  5. Travis42%
  6. Tommy42%
  7. Max42%
  8. Jim42%
  9. Jimmy42%
  10. Danny42%

Love potential for Maruja

Top 10

  1. Paul96%
  2. Jacob96%
  3. Joshua96%
  4. Jesus96%
  5. Lester96%
  6. Elmer96%
  7. Louis96%
  8. Austin96%
  9. Clifford95%
  10. Elias95%

Bottom 10

  1. Johnny42%
  2. Max44%
  3. Jimmy45%
  4. Karl47%
  5. Ivan47%
  6. Tommy48%
  7. Jim51%
  8. Oscar51%
  9. Tony53%
  10. Randy53%

Professional potential for Maruja

Top 10

  1. Garrett96%
  2. Ray96%
  3. Joseph96%
  4. Albert96%
  5. Noah96%
  6. Sean96%
  7. Jesus96%
  8. Martin96%
  9. John96%
  10. Andrew96%

Bottom 10

  1. Alexander48%
  2. Chad51%
  3. Chase52%
  4. Max53%
  5. Dean54%
  6. Preston57%
  7. Jason57%
  8. Karl57%
  9. Darren58%
  10. Donald58%

Crush potential for Maruja

Top 10

  1. Floyd89%
  2. Chester89%
  3. Paul86%
  4. Rodney85%
  5. Patrick84%
  6. Louis84%
  7. Austin84%
  8. Frederick84%
  9. Clifford84%
  10. Landon84%

Bottom 10

  1. Tommy43%
  2. Johnny46%
  3. Jimmy47%
  4. Ivan48%
  5. Leo48%
  6. Jim49%
  7. Mario50%
  8. Ricardo51%
  9. Max51%
  10. Diego51%
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