Senja name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Old Greek
Usage: Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: SEHN-yah
Meaning: Hospitality
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What does Senja mean?

Meaning of Senja is Hospitality used for girls and originated from Old Greek is used especially in Swedish, Norwegian, Danish and Finnish. Senja is Nordic form of Xenia.

How do I pronounce Senja?

The most common way to pronounce two syllabled Senja is SEHN-yah. There should be emphasis on first SEHN syllable while speaking.

Variants of Senja

Xenia, Sena, Selina, Selena, Zena, Eugen, Chimene, Xinia, Caleen, Celine, Celina, Selenamarie, Selene, Zana, Ana, Zina, Zenaida, Eugenios, Eugenius, Eugene, Eugène

How popular is the name Senja?

YearRankBirths
2017158765
2006151466
1989123585
[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Senja in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands55245
Finland0007008
Sweden2112173
Norway211215
Denmark2060

Here's what numbers has to say about Senja

You can hardly resist a temptation, a trait which affects your relationships in a negative way. You know you have the power to realize your dreams and build your ideal life. As for your friends, keep it real. You have to learn that what you give is what you get in life. You like to observe things and people. Don't take life too seriously. When it comes to love, you are withholding your emotions until you make sure you can trust your partner.

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  •  Tanis - Meaning of Tanis is Fairy Queen or Serpent Lady is a gender insensitive name specifically used in Greek and Slavic is rooted from Slavonic and Phoenician
  •  Sanda - Unorthodox English and Old Greek Sanda is used particulary in Swedish and Finnish, meaning of Sanda is "Protector, Defender of Man and Defender of Men" is a girl name. Sanda is feminine of Sander.
  •  Estefan - The boy name Estefan is substantially used in Danish and Icelandic is rooted from Old Greek language. Estefan is Nordic cognate of Estévan

Famous people named Senja

  • Senja Pusula, former cross-country skier from Finland

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
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