Nadja

Russian, Arabic

"hope; tender, delicate"

Nadja Origin and Meaning

The name Nadja is a girl's name.

Nadja is a feminine name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Eastern European countries, Russia, and Germany. It's a variant of Nadia, which derives from the Russian word 'nadezhda' meaning 'hope.' The name gained international recognition through cultural works, including Vladimir Nabokov's novel 'Nadja' and André Breton's surrealist novel of the same name. With its exotic yet accessible sound, Nadja strikes a balance between uniqueness and familiarity in Western countries. The name has a melodic quality and carries the uplifting meaning of hope. While not among the most common names, Nadja has maintained steady popularity, particularly in Europe, for its elegant sound and positive connotations.

Popularity of the name Nadja

• 65 Bosnia and Herzegovina 2024

Famous People Named Nadja

• Nadja Bender Danish model
• Nadja Benaissa German singer
• Nadja Auermann German model
• Nadja Y. West 44th U.S. Army Surgeon General
• Nadja Maleh Austrian actress and singer
• Nadja Swarovski Austrian businesswoman of Swarovski Crystal
• Nadja Salerno Sonnenberg, American violinist
• Nadja Brand South African actress
• Nadja Sieger Swiss comedienne
• Nadja Käther German long jumper
• Nadja Peulen German bassist of band Coal Chamber
• Nadja Flood aka Dakotah Swedish singer of group Rednex

The name Nadja in Pop Culture

• "Nadja " novel by André Breton and its main character
• Nadja Dracula main character in 1994 movie "Nadja"
• Nadja Nilsson character in The Bert Diaries series
• Nadja main character of the anime Ashita no Nadja
• Nadja Canadian rock band
• Nadja character in the TV show "What We Do in the Shadows"