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 is a Serbian singer and songwriter known for representing Serbia at the Eurovision Song Contest and being a member of the pop folk girl group Hurricane. |
| Sanja Damjanović, a physicist from Montenegro, served as the minister of science in the government of Montenegro from 2016 to 2020. |
| Sanja Tomašević is a Serbian-American retired volleyball player and former head coach of the Arizona State women's volleyball team. |
| Sanja Kovačević is a Serbian politician who has been a member of the Assembly of Vojvodina since 2016, representing the Serbian Progressive Party. |
| Sanja Jovanović is a Croatian female backstroke swimmer who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics and broke the world record in the 50 meters backstroke in 2008. |
| Sanja Knežević is a Montenegrin basketball player known for her position as a power forward. |
