Аня
/А-на́й́/
woman, femininity
Gender
Girls
Origin
Slavic
Popularity
#17639
Syllables
2 syllables
Meaning
woman, femininity
The name Anya is a diminutive form of the name Anna, associated with Saint Anna, mother of the Most Holy Theotokos; name day – December 8. In modern Ukraine it is used as an independent name, symbolizing femininity and tenderness.
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Аня Чорна
українська актриса
Аня Кравченко
модель і телеведуча
Аня Соколовська
співачка
Аня Петрова
журналістка
Аня Мельник
спортсменка (плавання)
Аня Гончар
актриса театру
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