Adeja

Adeja is a South Slavic short form of Tadeja, a female variant of the name Thaddeus. The exact origin of the name is currently unknown.

What does the name Adeja mean?

Adeja is a South Slavic short form of Tadeja, a female variant of the name Thaddeus. The exact origin of the name is currently unknown. It is seen as a variant of the Ancient Greek Thaddaîos (Θαδδαῖος) and means in this context 'the praise.' Very likely, the first name also represents a variant of the Aramaic name Thaddai (תַדַּי). The meaning then translates to 'the one with heart and soul,' 'the brave one,' and alternatively 'the woman of the breast' or 'the wise woman.' The derivation comes, among other things, from the Aramaic tadda for 'courageous, brave' or the Aramaic words td (תד) or ḥadî (חֲדִי) for 'the breast' and loosely translated 'the brave one.' Judas Thaddeus is listed in the Gospel of Matthew as one of the twelve apostles, although in another part of the New Testament, his name is omitted and instead the name Judas appears. It is very likely that both names refer to the same person. Other variants include Thaddäa, Thaddea, Tadea, Thadea, and Tadijana.

Where does the name Adeja come from?

Etymology Adeja is a female first name of Old Aramaic and Ancient Greek origin with the meaning 'the praise.' Old Aramaic Ancient Greek

How do you pronounce Adeja?

Sound & pronunciation of Adeja: The name Adeja is three syllables and clearly rhythmized. It is usually pronounced as 'A-de-ja' [aˈdeːja], starting with an open 'a' sound. The middle syllable carries a bright emphasis. The soft '-ja' at the end provides a flowing conclusion. Adeja thus appears friendly, light, and melodic - a name with gentle movement and clear structure.

When is the name day of Adeja?

The name day of Adeja is October 28.

Popularity

Adeja is a common first name in Germany. In 2021, it ranked 3,608th on the list of the most popular female baby names. In the last ten years, Adeja has been given as a first name about 30 times, placing it 5,239th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,302nd. Global popularity and frequency of Adeja Here you can see the recent rankings of Adeja in the name charts of individual countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Ade