Jasenija
Slavic · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Jasenija
Jasenija is a feminine given name derived from the Slavic root "jasen," meaning "ash tree," with the suffix "-ija" forming a patronymic or diminutive variant common in South Slavic languages.
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Etymology
Jasenija is a feminine given name derived from the Slavic root "jasen," meaning "ash tree," with the suffix "-ija" forming a patronymic or diminutive variant common in South Slavic languages. The name is primarily used in Serbian, Croatian, and other South Slavic cultures, with roots in pre-Christian Slavic traditions that valued nature-based names, though it has been adopted across various religious communities in the Balkans.
Jasenija currently ranks #960 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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