Reija

Reija is a feminine first name that is considered a feminine derivative of Reijo, a Finnish variant of the name Gregor, which traces back to the Ancient Greek Gregorios (Γρηγόριος). Figuratively, the name means 'the watchful one.'

What does the name Reija mean?

The name Reija, as the feminine form of Reijo, is a Finnish variation of the name Gregor, which traces back to Gregorios (Γρηγόριος). Figuratively, Reija stands for 'the watchful one.' This meaning has its roots in the Ancient Greek grḗgoros ‎(γρήγορος), which means 'vigilant,' 'attentive,' 'cautious,' 'to watch,' 'quick,' 'swift,' and 'lively.' It is also possible that Reija represents a Finnish variant of Freija.

Where does the name Reija come from?

The origin of the name Reija is Ancient Greek, with the meaning 'the watchful one.' The Ancient Greek word grḗgoros ‎(γρήγορος) consists of terms that describe vigilance, attentiveness, caution, speed, and liveliness. The name is used in Finnish.

How do you pronounce Reija?

Reija is pronounced approximately as 'Rei-ja.'

When is the name day of Reija?

Reija celebrates her name day on February 12, May 25, August 26, and September 3.

Popularity

In Germany, Reija is a rare first name. It has never appeared in the German name popularity lists. The best ranking the name achieved was in 2024, reaching 1,561st place in the name charts of Italy. In the last ten years, Reija has been given less than 10 times there, placing it at 3,723rd in the ten-year statistics. From 1999 to 2024, it ranks 5,104th in Italy.

Nicknames & pet names

Reirei