History:
The surname MAJA is derived from the Latin word “maja”, meaning “great” or “magnificent”.
The surname MAJA is believed to have originated in Spain and Portugal, and is believed to have been used as a surname since the 12th century.
Description:
MAJA is a common surname in Spanish-speaking countries and is also found in other parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
MAJA is a patronymic surname, meaning that it is derived from the name of the father. In Spanish-speaking countries, it is customary to use the father’s first name as the surname.
MAJA is also sometimes spelled MAHA or MAYA.
