Andja

Andja is a variation of the name Angela and is primarily common in Croatia and Slovenia. The meaning of the name includes 'the messenger', 'the envoy', 'the messenger of God', as well as 'the angel'.

What does the name Andja mean?

The first name Andja is derived from Angela and is found in Croatia and Slovenia. It means among other things 'the messenger', 'the envoy', 'the messenger of God', and 'the angel'. The roots of the name are found in Ancient Greek, derived from the word ángelos (ἄγγελος), which means 'the angel', 'the messenger', and 'the messenger of God', or from the Latin term angelus for 'the angel'. Related variants include Angeles, Angelina, Angelika, and Angelique, while Slavic forms such as Andela, Andelka, Andjela, Anda, Djelika, Andjelina, Andjelija, Angyalka, and Inglina exist. Angie is often used as a short form, while the male counterparts Angelo and Angel are known.

Where does the name Andja come from?

The name Andja has its roots in Ancient Greek and means among other things 'the angel' or 'the messenger of God'. The components of the word consist of ángelos (the angel, the messenger, the messenger of God) in Ancient Greek or angelus (the angel) in Latin. The name is common in Croatian and Slovenian languages.

How do you pronounce Andja?

Andja is pronounced as a two-syllable name and has a compact structure. The pronunciation typically occurs as 'An-dja' [ˈandja], with the name beginning with an open 'a' sound. The combination of the consonants '-ndj-' gives the name a distinctive and slightly dynamic sound quality. The open '-ja' at the end provides a gentle, harmonious finish. Thus, Andja conveys a strong, modern, and independent impression - a name that stands out with its clear form and presence.

When is the name day of Andja?

Andja celebrates her name day on January 27.

Popularity

In Germany, Andja is a rather rare first name. It has not gained significance in the country's name popularity lists. The best placement in Italy was achieved by Andja in 2011, when it ranked 1,678th. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times in Italy, leading to a position of 5,278th in the ten-year statistics. From 1999 to 2024, it ranks 5,104th in Italy.

Famous people

• Andja Jelavic (Croatian basketball player)