Lija

Lija Meaning & Origin

About Lija
The name "Lija" is of Maltese origin and is derived from the Arabic word "lija," meaning "smooth" or "gentle." It is often used as a feminine given name and is associated with qualities such as grace, elegance, and tranquility. People named Lija are often seen as calm, composed, and kind-hearted individuals who bring a sense of peace and harmony to those around them.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Lija are female.

Lija Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LJ
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IY1 JH AH0
🌐 IPA
/lija*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LJ', 'LH')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lija in Braille

Here's how to represent Lija in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Lija in braille

How to Spell the Name Lija in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Lija using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Lija in sign language

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