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Nadjeschda
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The feminine name Nadjeschda represents a spelling variant of Nadeschda, which in German form represents the Slavic name Nadežda or Nadezhda (Cyrillic Надежда). The name means 'the hope' and belongs to the three Slavic first names named after the Christian virtues of faith (Vera), love (Ljubow), and hope (Nadeschda).
What does the name Nadjeschda mean?
Nadjeschda, a variant of Nadeschda, is a rare female first name that mainly occurs in Germany. The meaning of the name is 'the hope'. It is one of the three Slavic first names named after Christian virtues. Well-known variants and pet forms include Nadia, Nadija, Nadine, Nadja, Nadya, and Natja.
Where does the name Nadjeschda come from?
The name Nadjeschda has its roots in Old Slavic as well as in Russian and means 'the hope'. The Old Slavic term is Nadéžda (Надежда) and Nadezhda (Надежда) is also used in Russian. The name is common in the German language.
How do you pronounce Nadjeschda?
The sound and pronunciation of Nadjeschda are: Nadjeschda is often pronounced as 'Nad-jesch-da' [nadˈjɛʃda]. The dense consonant cluster in the middle gives the name a distinctive and characterful sound structure. The 'sch' sound adds a soft yet pronounced nuance to the name. Nadjeschda radiates strength and tradition – expressive, profound, and culturally intense.
When is the name day of Nadjeschda?
The name day of Nadjeschda is celebrated on August 1 (Catholic) and September 17 (Orthodox) in memory of Saint Spes (martyr under Emperor Hadrian).
Popularity
In Germany, Nadjeschda is a rare first name. In 2015, it ranked 4,092nd on the list of the most popular female first names. The best ranking was achieved in 2006 with 906th place. In the past ten years, Nadjeschda has been given as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 11,574th.
Nicknames & pet names
Nadda / Nadi / Nadja / Nadjuschka / Nadya
Similar first names
Famous people
- Nadjeschda Litwintschewa (British badminton player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Nadjeschda
What does the name Nadjeschda mean?
The name Nadjeschda means 'the hope' and has its roots in Old Slavic as well as in Russian.
What variants and nicknames are there for Nadjeschda?
Known variants and pet forms include Nadia, Nadija, Nadine, Nadja, Nadya, and Natja.
Is Nadjeschda a common name in Germany?
Yes, Nadjeschda is common in the German language, although it is rather rare.
For which gender is the name Nadjeschda suitable?
Nadjeschda is a girl's name and is primarily used for female children.