Marju (given name)
| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Estonian |
| Name day | 25 March |
| Origin | |
| Region of origin | Estonia |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Maari, Maarika, Maarja, Mari, Maria, Marie, Marika, Marili, Marja, Marje, Marjo |
Marju is an Estonian feminine given name, a cognate of the English language given name Mary.
As of 1 January 2023, 1,483 women in Estonia bear the first name Marju, making it the 122nd most popular female name in the country. People bearing the name Marju include:
- Marju Kõivupuu (born 1960), Estonian philologist, cultural historian, writer and folklorist
- Marju Länik (born 1957), Estonian pop singer
- Marju Lauristin (born 1940), Estonian politician
- Marju Lepajõe (1962-2019), Estonian classical philologist, translator and religious historian