Sanja
Meaning of Sanja
Sanja is a female name that originates from Serbia and Croatia. It is pronounced as SAHN-yah (/ˈsɑn.jɑ/) in Serbian and Croatian. Some variations of the name include Sonja and Sanya. In the United States, Sanja has been a moderately popular name for baby girls over the years. It ranked 13th in 1966, with 5 occurrences in 2010, and consistently appeared within the top ranks during the 1970s and 1980s. The name Sanja carries a sense of uniqueness and cultural heritage, making it an attractive option for parents looking for a name that stands out.
Pronunciation
Serbian,Croatian
- Pronunced as SAHN-yah (/ˈsɑn.jɑ/)
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Notable People Named Sanja
| Sanja Vučić - Sanja Vucic is a Serbian singer and songwriter known for representing Serbia at Eurovision both solo and with the group Hurricane. |
| Sanja Damjanović - Sanja Damjanovic is a Montenegrin physicist who served as Montenegro's science minister from 2016 to 2020. |
| Sanja Tomašević - Sanja Tomasevic is a Serbian-American volleyball coach and former player who leads LOVB Houston. |
| Sanja Kovačević - Sanja Kovacevic is a Serbian politician who has served in the Assembly of Vojvodina since 2016. |
| Sanja Jovanović - Sanja Jovanovic is a Croatian Olympic swimmer and former world record holder in the 50-meter backstroke. |
| Sanja Knežević - Sanja Knezevic is a Montenegrin basketball player who plays as a power forward. |
