Lija
Meaning of Lija
Lija is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It has its origins in Malta, where it is commonly used as a given name. Lija is pronounced as LEE-yah in Maltese, and as LEE-yuh in English. The name Lija has a charming and melodic sound to it, making it appealing to many parents. Although not very common in the United States, with only 6 occurrences in 2014 and ranking at 14,541, Lija has been steadily gaining popularity over the years. It also holds the distinction of being ranked at 10,206 in 1979 when it was used for 5 newborns. With its unique origin and gentle pronunciation, Lija makes for a lovely choice for your little girl.
Pronunciation
Maltese
- Pronunced as LEE-yah (/liːjɑ/)
English
- Pronunced as LEE-yuh (/liːjə/)
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Notable People Named Lija
| Lija Laizāne is a Latvian racing cyclist who has competed in multiple UCI Road World Championships and currently rides for UCI Women's Continental Team Eneicat–RBH Global–Martín Villa. |
