The name Maija has several meanings related to both natural phenomena and pagan traditions and mythology. Its origin is linked to the ancient Indo-European root 'maj', which carries ideas of motherhood, growth, warmth, and life. In the Latvian language, māja means 'home', emphasizing associations with comfort, maternal care, and protection.
In Latvian mythology, Maija is a female deity symbolizing the spring awakening of nature, growth, and life forces. Maija embodies the powers of nature and fertility, patronizing young sprouts, plants, and all living things.
She is also associated with spring, May celebrations, and the beginning of summer. Maija can represent the image of a kind hostess, a guardian of the family hearth and home.
Women named Maija often symbolize vitality, warmth, kindness, and generosity. They are connected with caring for loved ones, striving for comfort, and wishing to create harmony around them. Maija, as a symbol of spring, can also be associated with renewal, optimism, and the ability to inspire others.
- Цвет: Pink
- Камень: Rose Quartz
