Irja is a given name. Notable people with the given name include: Irja Aav (1944–1995), Estonian actress. Irja Askola (born 1952), Finnish bishop in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland. Irja Agnes Browallius (1901–1968), Swedish teacher, novelist and short story writer. Irja Hagfors (1905–1988), Finnish dance artist, choreographer and dance teacher. Irja Ketonen (1921–1988), Finnish media executive. Irja Koikson (born 1980), Estonian footballer. Irja Lipasti (1905–2000), Finnish sprinter. Irja Seurujärvi-Kari (born 1947), Finnish Sámi politician and academic. See also. Papua (province)
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