Ronja (given name)
Ronja is a feminine given name in use largely in Scandinavian countries. It was invented by the Swedish author Astrid Lindgren for her 1981 children's book Ronja Rövardotter.[1][2] In the English translation of the book the name was translated as Ronia. It may also be translated as Ronya.
| Pronunciation | RON-ya |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Origin | |
| Region of origin | Denmark, Iceland, Faeroes, Finland, Sweden, Norway |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Ronia |
It is also the Swedish rendering of the Russian diminutive Роня for Veronica.[1]
Very few people were given this name in Scandinavian countries prior to 1981.[1]
It was the third most popular name given to baby girls born in the Faroe Islands in 2008 and is also rising in popularity in other Scandinavian countries.[1][3][4]
Notable bearers
- Ronja Aronsson (born 1997), Swedish footballer
- Ronja Eibl (born 1999), German cyclist
- Ronja Endres (born 1986), German politician
- Ronja Hilbig (born 1990), German singer
- Ronja Jenike (born 1989), German ice hockey player
- Rina Ronja Kari (born 1985), Danish politician
- Ronja Kemmer (born 1989), German politician
- Ronja Oja (born 1992), Finnish Paralympic athlete
- Ronja Mannov Olesen (born 1987), Danish actress
- Ronja Savolainen (born 1997), Finnish ice hockey player
- Ronja Schütte (born 1990), German rower
- Ronja Richardsdotter Stanley (born 1991), Finnish singer, known as Ronya
- Ronja Steinborn (born 1990), German modern pentathlete
References
- "Ronja: Meaning, Usage and Statistics in Nordic countries". Nordic Names. Retrieved 17 April 2010.
- "Ronja". Behindthename. Retrieved 17 April 2010.
- "Faroese Name and Population Statistics". Faroese Statistics Office. Archived from the original on 2012-02-26.
- "Ronja - Statistics". Behindthename. Retrieved 17 April 2010.
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