| Meaning | grace |
| Origin | Scandinavian, Slavic |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | An-ja |
About Anja
Sophisticated and international in character, Anja brings a European elegance that transcends borders. This name resonates with families who value cultural richness and linguistic beauty. Its compact structure makes it memorable and easy to spell, while maintaining a refined aesthetic. Anja suits a child who might grow into a creative, independent individual, carrying the name with confidence through every life stage. The gentle sound pattern creates warmth without sacrificing strength. Many parents appreciate how Anja avoids common nicknames, standing complete on its own. It works seamlessly in multilingual households and travels well across different countries and cultures, making it ideal for globally-minded families.
Nicknames for Anja
| Ani |
| Ann |
| Anj |
| Annie |
| Ja |
Famous People Named Anja
| Anja Pärson | Swedish former alpine ski racer |
| Anja Rubik | Polish supermodel |
| Anja Silja | German soprano |
| Anja Kling | German actress |
| Anja Nissen | Danish-Australian singer |
| Anja Garbarek | Norwegian singer-songwriter |
| Anja Schüte | German actress |
| Anja Aguilar | Filipino singer |
| Anja Geels | Dutch television presenter |
| Anja Konstantinova | Russian-Australian model |
| Anja Kruse | German actress |
| Anja Koebel | Canadian journalist |
| Anja Coleby | Australian actress |
| Anja Knauer | German actress |
| Anja Freese | German handball player |
| Anja Fichtel | German fencer |
| Anja Camilla Alajdi | Norwegian TV personality |
| Anja Schneider | German DJ and record producer |
| Anja Thauer | German violist |
Characters Named Anja
| Anja Strindberg | from "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" series |
| Anja Stoker | from the "Wallander" series by Henning Mankell |
| Anja Elliot | from the movie "The 13th Warrior" |
| Anja Blomgren | from the novel "A Man Called Ove" by Fredrik Backman |
| Anja Böhm | from the TV series "Der Lehrer" |
| Anja Záhorská | from the movie "Pelíšky" |
| Anja Egger | from the TV series "Tatort" |
| Anja Licht | from the TV series "Flemming" |
| Anja Kauffmann | from the movie "Drei Schwestern" |
| Anja Niemi | from the TV series "Laim und die Zeichen des Todes" |
| Anja Engström | from the TV series "Maria Wern" |
| Anja Geiger | from the movie "Die Vierhändige" |
| Anja Antonowicz | from the movie "Oh Boy" |
| Anja Franke | from the TV series "Der Alte" |
| Anja Heurich | from the TV series "Der Bergdoktor" |
| Anja Bohinc | from the movie "Zgodbe iz kostanjevih gozdov" |
| Anja Behring | from the movie "Lila, Lila" |
| Anja van Harpen | from the TV series "Nicht von schlechten Eltern" |
| Anja Haag | from the movie "Toter Mann" |
| Anja Weber | from the TV series "Doppelter Einsatz" |