Anja
Swedish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Anja
Anja is a diminutive form of Anna, derived from the Hebrew name Channah, meaning "grace" or "favor." The name comes from the Hebrew linguistic root and has been used across Indo-European languages through the Latin form Anna.
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Etymology
Anja is a diminutive form of Anna, derived from the Hebrew name Channah, meaning "grace" or "favor." The name comes from the Hebrew linguistic root and has been used across Indo-European languages through the Latin form Anna.
Anja is primarily used in Germanic, Slavic, and Scandinavian cultures, particularly in Germany, Russia, Poland, and Nordic countries, with roots in both Christian and Jewish traditions where Anna holds biblical significance as the mother of Mary.
Anja currently ranks #4,075 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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