Nemanja
Serbian · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Nemanja
Nemanja is a South Slavic name of uncertain etymology, though some scholars connect it to Slavic roots potentially meaning "not" (ne-) combined with elements related to "anger" or "fury," though the exact formation remains disputed.
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Etymology
Nemanja is a South Slavic name of uncertain etymology, though some scholars connect it to Slavic roots potentially meaning "not" (ne-) combined with elements related to "anger" or "fury," though the exact formation remains disputed. The name is predominantly used in Serbian culture and Orthodox Christian tradition, most famously borne by Saint Sava's father, Stefan Nemanja, the 12th-century founder of the Serbian medieval state and dynasty.
Nemanja currently ranks #13,637 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2001.
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