Anja name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Hebrew
Usage: German, Russian, Polish, Slavic, English, Faroese, Icelandic, Greenlandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Tamil and Telugu
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Anja AHN-ya
Meaning: He (God) Was Gracious, Grace, Mercy and Favor
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What does Anja mean?

Popular girl name Anja is of Hebrew origin used primarily in Slavic, Swedish, Finnish, Telugu, English, Polish, Icelandic, Gujarati, Hindi, Tamil, Greenlandic, Faroese, Norwegian, German, Kannada, Danish, Russian, Oriya, Malayalam, Bengali and Marathi languages, Anja means "He (God) Was Gracious, Grace, Mercy or Favor".

Also Anja is English form of Anya.

How do I pronounce Anja?

You can pronounce the one syllabled name Anja as AHN-ya. The pronunciation choose to emphasis on first AHN syllable. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., a-nja, an-ja or an-yuh.

Variants of Anja

Ania, Ann, Anne, Anelma, Anund, Áni, Ane, Anna, Anya, Aenne, Anella, Anki, Hanna, Ans, Aemiliana, Anacarolina, Anastasia, Aniyah

How popular is the name Anja?

Anja was a common name in United States. Over 2448 babies have been named Anja since 1962. At its zenith in 2002,. However after 56 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts.

Also, Anja was a common name in Switzerland. Over 1844 babies have been named Anja since 1998. At its zenith in 2002,. But after 16 years, the name has lost its appeal a bit and is now ranking low.

Also, Anja used to be a common name in Denmark, first appeared in 1993 and over 158 babies have been given the name in 1 years. At its zenith in 1993,.

After 1 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. In addition to that, the name has been in the top 50 baby names 1 times

Anja is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 900 names.

In 2001, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 816 on girl names chart when 34 babies were named Anja. Over 456 babies in England and Wales have been named Anja.

The moniker is an uncommon baby name in France, even after 39 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 2000. Over 278 people have been named Anja in France.

It had a short run of 6 years on Belgium girl names chart.

Anja is a rare baby name in Denmark, chances of it being still in use are very slim.

Over 158 babies in Denmark have been named Anja. However things change on global perspective, Anja is extremely popular in Germany where every 1 in 400 have the name. Also the baby name is popular in Madagascar and Slovenia.

According to our estimate, over 510000 babies have been named Anja globally.

YearRankBirths
2023316851
2022320250
2021337146
2020300053
2019288657
2018343245
2017268564
2016250072
2015247073
2014327249
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Anja in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands09778681821
Finland00037537
Sweden09736481356
Norway09723913616
Denmark00104470

Numerological aspects of Anja

You act cold around people not because you are insensitive as they believe but scared of getting carried away by your emotions. Don't judge someone the moment you meet the person but give people time to prove their value. You are interested in learning new and exciting things. Unrestricted lifestyle is your mark. Your friends have a hard time decoding your mood. If letter A is your capstone in your name, it reveals your challenging nature and ambitious perspective.

Other names similar to Anja, for would be moms

  •  Chandrahas - Chiefly used in Marathi and Hindi, Chandrahas means "A Person with a Beautiful Smile or Smiling Like a Moon" is a boy name is originated from Sanskrit
  •  Sanatana - Dominantly used in Sanskrit and Malayalam, Sanatana is used as a baby boy name, meaning of Sanatana is "Eternal, Lord Shiva or Eternal God" is rooted from Sanskrit
  •  Rangana - Used substantially in Kannada, Telugu and Gujarati, Rangana is used mostly as a gender insensitive name. It is rooted from Sanskrit, Rangana means "Fun-loving, Fun Loving or A Flower"
  •  Sundari - Specifically used in Telugu, Kannada and Tamil new-fangled and unexpected, Sundari is used as a girl name, meaning of Sundari is "Angel or Beautiful" came from Sanskrit
  •  Kashinath means Lord Shiva is a baby boy name specifically used in Telugu and Hindi came from Sanskrit

Sibling Names for Anja

Looking for the perfect sibling name to pair with your baby girl Anja? Look no further than this list of carefully curated names that complement the unique and beautiful sound of Anja. From classic choices to more modern picks, there's sure to be a name on this list that resonates with you and your family.

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Famous people named Anja

  • Anja Hitzler, athlete from Germany
  • Anja Dittmer, of the National Squad
  • Anja Snellman, Finnish author
  • Anja Rücker, retired German sprinter
  • Anja Valant, Slovenian triple jumper and long jumper
  • Anja Nobus, Belgian cyclist
  • Anja Steinbauer, London-based Sinologist and philosopher
  • Anja Haas, retired Austrian alpine skier
  • Anja Pollmächer, German sprinter who specializes in the 400 metres
  • Anja Harteros, German operatic soprano
  • Anja Pärson, Swedish former alpine skier
  • Anja Andersen, former handball player and currently a coach
  • Anja Rupel, Slovene pop singer, songwriter, radio announcer
  • Anja Weisgerber, German lawyer and politician
  • Anja Silja, German soprano
  • Anja Schreiner, professional female bodybuilder from Germany
  • Anja Garbarek, Norwegian singer-songwriter of mixed Norwegian and Polish descent
  • Anja Mittag, German footballer
  • Anja Huber, German skeleton racer who has competed since 2003
  • Anja Schneiderheinze-Stöckel, German bobsledder who has competed since 2001
  • Anja Klinar, butterfly and medley swimmer from Slovenia
  • Anja Kling, German actress and voice actress
  • Anja Jaenicke, German actress working mostly for German television and film
  • Anja Möllenbeck, retired German discus thrower
  • Anja Langer, former professional female bodybuilder of the late 1980s
  • Anja Rubik, Polish supermodel, activist, philanthropist
  • Anja Hajduk, German politician
  • Anja Knippel, : 2:00
  • Anja Fichtel, German fencer
  • Anja Winter in Het insekt as Actress
  • Anjali Kadam in Jeene Ki Raah as Actress
  • Anja Philip in Kvinden i buret as Casting Director
  • Anja Popovic in Parada as Actress
  • Anja Baumberger is famous for her acting in movie Wiener Glut
  • Anja Daems, from 1999 drama, romance movie Vergeten straat, who characterized TV-presentatrice.
  • Anja Haahdenmaa, from 1961 comedy and music flick Nuoruus vauhdissa, who played the Anjukka Reinonen.
  • Anja Knauer played leading character of Merlin in 2016 comedy, romance flick Gut zu Vögeln.
  • In 2011, Anja Marlene Korpiun characterized the role of Angelika in drama film Exodos.
  • In 1970, Anja Pohjola characterized the role of Alma Koskela in drama and history movie Akseli ja Elina.
  • Anja Sovagovic-Despot played central character of Zeljka in 2005 drama flick Sto je Iva snimila 21. listopada 2003..
  • Anja Herden, from 2002 comedy and drama movie Kiss and Run, who characterized the Malia.
  • In 2000, Anja Bratina played the role of Girl in park in comedy flick Jebiga.
  • In 2006 action, comedy film, Ouzo, Stoff und Taschentücher, Anja Gebel characterized Lara.
  • Anja Tobler played key character of N in 2001 documentary film Meier 19.
  • In 2008, Anja Bourdais portrayed the role of Mia in war flick Schatten des Krieges.
  • Anja Dietrich, from 2007 film Karger, who portrayed Ulrike.
  • Anja Thiemann, from 2018 comedy, drama movie Lass uns abhauen, who characterized the Frieda.

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  4. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
  5. Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
  6. Danmarks Statistik, https://www.dst.dk/en/Statistik/emner/borgere/navne
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