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.

# 929 in the US

Tanja Rank in US Top 1000

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"