Deja name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: French and Old Greek
Usage: English, Spanish, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Tamil and Telugu
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Deja d(e)-ja
Meaning: Already
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What does Deja mean?

Prominent French and Old Greek Deja is principally used in Hindi, Kannada, Oriya, English, Telugu, Gujarati, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Bengali and Spanish and is used for both genders, meaning of Deja is "Already".

Deja is variant form of dominant Dayanara. Dayanara is variant of heavenly and customary Daya. Deja is diminutive of Dejanira. Dejanira is variant of cherished Deja.

How do I pronounce Deja?

The most common way to pronounce two syllabled Deja is d(e)-ja.

Variants of Deja

Daeja, Dayanara, Daya, Dejamarie, Dayah

Names that rhyme with Deja

How popular is the name Deja?

Deja was a popular name in United States. Over 15836 babies have been named Deja since 1962. At the peak of its usage in 1996, 1638 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 182nd position.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 62 years. In addition to that, the name has been in the top 500 baby names 8 times Deja is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, its highest ever rank is 1359 (2001) in its 18 years run on England and Wales naming chart.

There are over 116 babies that have been given the name Deja in England and Wales.

Also, Deja is a familiar name in Poland, Slovenia, Tunisia, Nigeria and India. At least, 10000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our estimate.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
202300245372
202200225982
202100227180
202000245870
201900212088
201800209591
2017001913105
2016001926104
2015001682126
2014001726121
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

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Numerological aspects of Deja

You always compete with yourself. Your intellectual mind is always generating new creative ideas. You change your mind quickly and fall in love with people who are your total opposite. You lack motivation and courage to take an action. So what if you fail? Everyone admires the courage you have to do the things you want in life, and reject everything that's not in your favor. Having this letter as your capstone reveals your self-consumption and self-absorption.

If you like Deja, you would love these names

  •  Petteri - Petteris origin is Old Greek bestowed upon boys, used mostly in Norwegian, Finnish and Swedish, meaning of Petteri is "The Stone or The Rock"
  •  Karlotta - Infrequent girl name Karlotta is used specifically in Danish, German and Icelandic, Karlotta means "Husband or Man" has origin in Old High German and English
  •  Napoléon - Napoléon's meaning is New City or Lion is originated from Greek
  •  Keti - The girl name Keti means "Pure, The Pure and Form of Katherine" which is used mostly in Tongan is originated from Old Greek. Keti is derived from Katie.
  •  Gerda - Dominant and Oldie Gerda is used primarily in Scandinavian, Icelandic and Norwegian bestowed upon girls and originated from Old Norse and Germanic, Gerda means "Fence or The Word Gerd Meaning Enclosure"

Sibling Names for Deja

Choosing a name for your little one can be an exciting yet daunting task. If you have already decided on the name "Deja" for your baby, you may be searching for sibling names that complement it. Here are some suggestions to help you find the perfect name for your growing family.

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Famous people named Deja

  • Deja Voodoo, was formed by Gerard van Herk and Tony Dewald
  • Deja Voodoo, rock band from Auckland, New Zealand
  • Deja Bernhardt in Returning to Ananda as Producer
  • Deja Howell in The Bodyguard as Stunts
  • Dejay Roestenberg in Forgive as Stunts
  • Deja Dare in DarkSide as Actress
  • Deja Chan in The Institution & Other Tales as Actress
  • Deja Kreutzberg in To Save a Life as Actress
  • Deja Brandeis in movie Hell or High Water: The Story of the Nashville Rollergirls as Director

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
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