Anya
[ˈɑːn.jə]Meaning
russian diminutive of Anna
Background Story
Anya is a Russian diminutive of Anna, and it is also used in Ukrainian and as an Anglicization of the Irish name Áine. It is a given name, feminine in most East European countries and unisex in several African countries.
Variations
Anya, Anja, Agnya
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Anja
Form of Anya in several languages
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