Adja
West Africa · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Adja
The name 'Adja' is a feminine given name of West African origin, specifically from the Mande languages, meaning "first daughter" or "firstborn girl." It is primarily used among the Mandinka, Bambara, and other Mande-speaking cultures, often in Muslim communities, with no notable historical figure widely associated with the name.
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Etymology
The name 'Adja' is a feminine given name of West African origin, specifically from the Mande languages, meaning "first daughter" or "firstborn girl." It is primarily used among the Mandinka, Bambara, and other Mande-speaking cultures, often in Muslim communities, with no notable historical figure widely associated with the name.
Adja currently ranks #8,869 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2005.
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