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Name Origin

Anja is a Slavic feminine given name, predominantly found in Slavic countries like Russia, Poland, Czech Republic, and Slovakia. It is derived from the Russian word 'anya', meaning 'grace' or 'favor'.

slavicfemininegracefavor

Famous People

Anja Rubik (1983-)

Model

  • One of the world's top models
  • Appeared in campaigns for major brands like Gucci and Prada

Anja Niedringhaus (1965-2014)

Photojournalist

  • Won the Pulitzer Prize for her photography
  • Known for covering conflict zones and documenting humanitarian crises

Anja Karliczek (1971-)

Politician

  • Served as the Federal Minister of Education and Research in Germany from 2018 to 2021

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