Nessaja

The female first name Nessaja is considered possibly invented and may have its origin in Arabic. The meaning of the name is 'the Forgotten'.

What does the name Nessaja mean?

Nessaja is regarded as a female first name, whose origin likely lies in Arabic. Translated, it means 'the Forgotten'. Its possible origin could be found in the Arabic word nasiya (نَسِيَ) for 'to forget'. The name gained popularity through the character of the turtle in Peter Maffay's stories 'Tabaluga'.

Where does the name Nessaja come from?

The name Nessaja is a female first name with Arabic roots and means 'the Forgotten'. It originates from the Arabic term nasiya (نَسِيَ), which means 'to forget'. The name is considered invented in German.

How do you pronounce Nessaja?

Nessaja is pronounced as 'Nes-sah-ya'.

Popularity

In Germany, Nessaja is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd among the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2017, reaching 3,952nd. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, placing it 7,036th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 8,440th position.

Nicknames & pet names

Neja / Nessi / Nessia / Nessie / Nissa

Famous people

• Nessaja the turtle (Fictional character from the series 'Tabaluga')