Marjatta-Liisa as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Marjatta-Liisa

What is the meaning of the name Marjatta-Liisa ?

The baby name Marjatta-Liisa is a Female name , 5 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈmɑr.jæt.tɑ ˈliː.sɑ/; respelling: MAR-yat-ta LEE-sa.

Marjatta-Liisa is Finnish in Origin.

Marjatta-Liisa is a Finnish compound feminine name combining Marjatta and Liisa. Marjatta is rooted in Finnish tradition and the Kalevala’s Virgin Marjatta, often linked to marja “berry” with a diminutive -tta (“little berry/berry-maid”), while also associated with Maria/Marietta. Liisa is the Finnish short form of Elisabet (Elizabeth), from Hebrew Elisheva, meaning “God is my oath.” Variants and related forms include Marjatta Liisa (without hyphen), Marja-Liisa (very common), Marjatta, Liisa, Lisa, and Liisi.

The pairing reflects a strong 20th‑century Finnish trend for hyphenated double names, with peak usage from the 1940s to the 1960s. It carries cultural resonance through the Kalevala and a traditional Lutheran naming heritage, and today feels vintage yet distinctive, sometimes revived to honor family roots. The combined sense evokes “berry-maiden” joined with a theophoric pledge - an evocative blend of nature, folklore, and faith.

⚙ Marjatta-Liisa turns up in none of the birth registries or name datasets we cover. Names like this are usually very rare, tied to a particular region or tradition, or freshly invented. However you look at it, very few people share it.