Silja is a feminine given name used in the Nordic countries and Germany. The Danish/Norwegian equivalent is Silje.
In Finnish, it is a derived from the name Cecilia (of Saint Cecilia).
People Silja Walter (1919–2011), Swiss author Silja Vöneky (born 1969), German jurist Anja Silja (born 1940), German soprano Silja Känsäkoski (born 1997), Finnish swimmer Silja Lehtinen (born 1985), Finnish sailor Silja Suija (born 1974), Estonian cross-country skier Silja Kanerva (born 1985), Finnish sailor Silja Ekeland Bjørkly (born 1976), Norwegian politician Silja Kosonen (born 2002), Finnish hammer thrower Silja Tarvonen (born 1985), Finnish orienteering competitor Silja Dögg Gunnarsdóttir (born 1973), Icelandic politician
Companies
Silja Line (originally just Silja), Finnish cruise shipping brand MS Silja Europa MS Silja Serenade MS Silja Symphony
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