Maja Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Maja Name at a Glance

Name	Maja
Meaning	Pearl.
Origin	Swedish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Maja Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Maja means “Pearl”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Maja Name Origin

Our database records Maja under Swedish origin. Browse more Swedish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Maja a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Maja is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Maja

When considering Maja for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.