Tanja
Russian diminutive of Tatiana
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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.
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Famous People Named Tanja
- Tanja BakicMontenegrin poet
- Tanja BeckerBender, German violinist
- Tanja BoskovicSerbian actress
- Tanja CarovskaMacedonian singer, songwriter & composer
- Tanja DextersMiss Belgium 1998 (went to Miss Universe in 1999)
- Tanja DickenscheidGerman field hockey player (1992 Olympics)
- Tanja DragicSerbian paralympian (2012 Summer Paralympics)
- Tanja FajonSlovenian politician & journalist
- Tanja FriedenSwiss snowboarder (Won gold at 2006 Winter Olympics)
- Tanja Godinaretired Slovenian swimmer (1992 Summer Olympics)
- Tanja Hartretired German volleyball player ('96, '00 & '04 Olympics)
- Tanja JadnanasingDutch politician
- Tanja KolbeGerman ice dancer
- Tanja Tellervo KapelaFinnish politician
- Tanja KarisikBosnian cross,country skier (2010 Winter Olympics)
- Tanja Krienkeformer competitive skater for Germany (1990 Olympics)
- Tanja La CroixHouse DJ & producer from Switzerland
- Tanja Liedtke (19772007), German choreographer & dancer
- Tanja Mirjam Cecilia LorentzonFinnish,Swedish actress
- Tanja SavicSerbian singer
The name Tanja in Pop Culture
- Tanja Liedtke FoundationGerman charity supporting dance
- Tanja Mihajlovcharacter in "Hotel Babylon"
- Tanja Morellfictional character on police,drama "The Bill"