Tanja

Russian diminutive of Tatiana

Tanja Origin and Meaning

The name Tanja is a girl's name of German origin.

Tanja is a feminine name with Slavic and Germanic roots. It's a variant of Tanya, which itself is a diminutive of the Russian Tatiana, originally derived from the Roman family name Tatius. The name gained popularity across Eastern and Northern Europe, particularly in countries like Russia, Germany, Finland, and the Netherlands. Tanja offers a slightly different spelling of the more common Tanya, giving it a distinctive European flair. The name saw increased international usage in the mid-20th century and continues to be appreciated for its melodic sound and cultural versatility. While less common in English-speaking countries, Tanja remains a beloved choice in many European nations for its elegant simplicity and rich cultural heritage.

Tanja Rank in US Top 1000

# 929 in the US

Famous People Named Tanja

• Tanja Bakic Montenegrin poet
• Tanja Becker Bender, German violinist
• Tanja Boskovic Serbian actress
• Tanja Carovska Macedonian singer, songwriter & composer
• Tanja Dexters Miss Belgium 1998 (went to Miss Universe in 1999)
• Tanja Dickenscheid German field hockey player (1992 Olympics)
• Tanja Dragic Serbian paralympian (2012 Summer Paralympics)
• Tanja Fajon Slovenian politician & journalist
• Tanja Frieden Swiss snowboarder (Won gold at 2006 Winter Olympics)
• Tanja Godina retired Slovenian swimmer (1992 Summer Olympics)
• Tanja Hart retired German volleyball player ('96, '00 & '04 Olympics)
• Tanja Jadnanasing Dutch politician
• Tanja Kolbe German ice dancer
• Tanja Tellervo Kapela Finnish politician
• Tanja Karisik Bosnian cross,country skier (2010 Winter Olympics)
• Tanja Krienke former competitive skater for Germany (1990 Olympics)
• Tanja La Croix House DJ & producer from Switzerland
• Tanja Liedtke (1977 2007), German choreographer & dancer
• Tanja Mirjam Cecilia Lorentzon Finnish,Swedish actress
• Tanja Savic Serbian singer

The name Tanja in Pop Culture

• Tanja Liedtke Foundation German charity supporting dance
• Tanja Mihajlov character in "Hotel Babylon"
• Tanja Morell fictional character on police,drama "The Bill"