God's gracious gift
Pronunciation: AHN-yah
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Anja is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "God's gracious gift". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: AHN-yah. Lucky number: 8. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Άνια
ο Θεός είναι χάρις και έλεος
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
AHN-yah
IPA
/ˈɑːnjə/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
8
Lucky Day
Friday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Opal
Life Path Number
11
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Anna, the mother of the Virgin Mary, is believed to have been born in the Jewish town of Nazareth around 5 BC. She is mentioned in the New Testament of the Bible and is considered a saint in both the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches. The name 'Anna' is derived from the Hebrew word 'channah' which means 'grace' or 'favor'.
5 BC
Anna of Kiev (c.1040–c.1072) was a Russian Princess who is considered one of the earliest known saints of the Eastern Orthodox Church. She was a pious woman who spent most of her life as a recluse in a monastery, dedicating herself to prayer and works of charity.
11th Century
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Translations
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Anja
God is gracious and merciful
אניה
אלוהים רחמן וחנון
Άνια
ο Θεός είναι χάρις και έλεος
Ania
Deus est gratia et misericordia
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