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Name Origin

Maja is a Scandinavian given name, primarily used in Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Slavic countries. It's a shortened form of the name Maria, meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved'. In Slavic cultures, it can also be related to the word 'maj', meaning 'May', evoking images of springtime and new beginnings.

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Famous People

Maja Ivarsson (1979-)

Singer-Songwriter

  • Lead vocalist of the Swedish indie rock band The Sounds

Maja Angelou (1928-2014)

Poet, Author, Activist

  • Published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, and several books of poetry.
  • Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011.

Maja Göransson (1973-)

Politician

  • Member of the Swedish Parliament for the Green Party

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