Anja
/AHN-juh/ French Female
Meaning & Origin
Anja is a French name meaning "Favor, grace". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Austria, Bangladesh, BE. Anja is of Slavic origin, possibly from the Russian diminutive of Anna (А́нна). It is also sometimes linked to Agnes, derived from the Greek "hagnos" meaning pure.
Quick Facts
Language French
Gender Female
Phonetic AHN-juh
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as AHN-juh. Keep the original French phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Anja
- · Anja Rubik - Model
- · Anja Pärson - Olympic Alpine Skier
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