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Heja

Quick answerHeja is a Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse roots, meaning "to hew" or "to cut," relating to strength and action.

Old Norse · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#5,785
TrendStable
Peak year2011
Syllables2
OriginOld Norse
LanguageScandinavian
CultureNordic
Letters4
Numerology6 Chaldean 3
Global rank#960

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Heja

Heja is a Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse roots, meaning "to hew" or "to cut," relating to strength and action.

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Etymology

Heja is a Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse roots, meaning "to hew" or "to cut," relating to strength and action. The name is primarily used in Swedish and Norwegian cultures with historical usage among Nordic peoples.

Heja currently ranks #5,785 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.

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