Finnish · Estonian

Vilja

Pronounced VIL-yahShare

Meaning: Possibly grain or will

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Used in Finnish and Estonian, Vilja may connect with Finnish grain or Swedish will. The alternatives are retained because the derivation is not settled.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Vilja comes from Finnish and Estonian.

Finnish

Aamu

Morning

Rare gem
Finnish

Hilla

Cloudberry

Rare gem
Finnish

Saimi

Named for Lake Saimaa

Rare gem
Finnish

Helmi

Pearl; also a pet form of Vilhelmiina

Rare gem
Finnish

Aava

Wide; open

Rare gem
Finnish

Pihla

Rowan tree

Rare gem
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