Janja

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Croatian, Serbian, Slovene

"lamb; pure, virginal"

Janja Origin and Meaning

The name Janja is a girl's name meaning "lamb; pure, virginal".

A cute Slavic name that feels familiar because of its similarity to the more well-known Anja. Janja is the regional variant of Agnes in Croatia, Serbia and Slovenia, and it's also connected to the word janje, meaning "lamb".