Strahinja
South Slavic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Strahinja
Strahinja is a South Slavic name derived from the root "straha" (страха), meaning "fear" or "dread," combined with the suffix "-inja," thus meaning "one who inspires fear" or "fierce warrior." The name is primarily used among Serbian and other South Slavic peoples, with notable historical prominence in medieval Serbia, including the famous 14th-century Serbian knight Strahinja Banović, a legendary figure in Serbian epic poetry and cultural tradition.
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Etymology
Strahinja is a South Slavic name derived from the root "straha" (страха), meaning "fear" or "dread," combined with the suffix "-inja," thus meaning "one who inspires fear" or "fierce warrior." The name is primarily used among Serbian and other South Slavic peoples, with notable historical prominence in medieval Serbia, including the famous 14th-century Serbian knight Strahinja Banović, a legendary figure in Serbian epic poetry and cultural tradition.
Strahinja currently ranks #941 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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