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Anja

AHN-yah

Popularity

#3266

falling

Letters

4

Syllables

2

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

2,761

Peak Year

#122 in 2006

First Recorded

1962

Style

Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A form of Anna, derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. It is common in Slavic and Germanic countries.

Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Anja Rubik

    Polish model, one of the top models globally.

  • Anja Pärson

    Swedish former alpine skier and Olympic gold medalist.

Spelling Variations

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Personality Traits

GracefulKindGentleIntelligent

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