silja

Silja is a feminine given name used in Nordic countries, particularly Finland and Sweden. It is treated as a standalone name and is found in various forms across the region. The name appears in Nordic communities and is used by people in public life, culture, and everyday settings, reflecting its continued presence in contemporary Nordic society.

Silja Line refers to a Baltic Sea ferry brand and operations associated with Finnish and Swedish shipping interests. The brand has served routes connecting Finland, Sweden, and the Baltic states, most notably between Helsinki and Stockholm. Its vessels have included ships that carried the Silja name on these routes, and the brand has been part of the broader Baltic maritime network. In 2006 the Silja Line operations were incorporated into the Tallink Grupp, and the services were reorganized under the Tallink Silja umbrella, aligning the Nordic ferry services under a single corporate entity.

Today, the Tallink Silja network remains a major operator on the Baltic Sea, continuing to provide passenger and cargo ferry services between Finland, Sweden, Estonia, and Latvia. The Silja brand name continues to be associated with the former fleet and heritage within the broader Tallink Silja operation.