First name Anja - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Nameday
31. August
Meaning
The name Anja originates from the Scandinavian region and means "the gifted" or "the graceful". It is a shortened form of the name Anna and therefore has a biblical origin. In Germany, Anja has been a popular name for girls since the 1960s and represents strength, beauty, and grace.
Famous people with the first name Anja
- Anja Savcic (Actor)
- Anja Pärson (Sámi-Swedish alpine ski racer)
- Anja Rubik (Polish model)
- Anja Coleby (Australian actress)
- Anja Weber (German badminton player)