♀ Name Finnja – Finn

Origin:	Old Norse, Frisian, Old High German, Russian
Meaning:	Finn, Sámi, wanderer, red-haired, peace, protection, fen-dweller
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Finnja is a form of the name Finja that is of Old Norse, Frisian and Russian origin. Therefore, Finnja can have various meanings, including “Finn,” “red-haired,” or “peace.”

Where does the name Finnja come from?

Finnja is a variant of the name Finja, that is of Old Norse origin, but also a Russian diminutive form of Rufina. Additionally, Finnja is a variant of the Frisian name Fenja.

What does the name Finnja mean?

Finnja means “person from Finland,” “Finn,” “Sámi,” or “wanderer” in Old Norse. From the name Rufina, Finnja takes on the meanings “red” or “red-haired.” Additionally, Finnja means “peace,” “protection” and “fen-dweller,” or “heath-dweller” (from Fenja).

Word composition

• Latin “rufus” = red, red-haired
• Old Norse “finnr” = Finn, Sámi, wanderer
• Old High German “fridu” = peace, protection
• Old Norse “fen” = moor, swamp

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