Popularity: 12558
Origin: Slavic
Other Origin(s): Russian,Scandinavian
Meaning: Hope
A name that carries humanity’s greatest strength of all—hope—Nadja is a Russian and Scandinavian name for girls derived from the Old Church Slavonic Nadéžda. Nadja first made strides as a personal name in the 19th century before somersaulting into popularity with the Romanian Olympic gymnast Nadia Comăneci. Nadja glides off the tongue with grace and sophistication, lending a sweet name for baby that will remain elegant as your little sapling flourishes.