Maija Liisa

Maija Liisa is a traditional Finnish double-barreled name. 'Maija' is the Finnish form of Maria, a name of Hebrew origin with a long and complex etymology, often associated with 'bitterness' or 'sea of bitterness,' though other interpretations exist. 'Liisa' is the Finnish form of Elizabeth, also of Hebrew origin, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'my God is abundance.'

Double names like Maija Liisa became popular in Finland, particularly from the 19th century onwards, often combining two well-established and religiously significant names. This practice allowed for the honoring of multiple family members or saints, and created distinctive personal identifiers within communities where single names were very common.