Name Ronja Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Ronja

Ronja is a ♀ girl’s name.

What is the origin of the name Ronja?

Ronja is a name of Russian origin. It is a short form of the names Roxana or Veronika. Besides, Ronja is an invented name by the Swedish author Astrid Lindgren for her book “Ronia the Robber’s Daughter” (“Ronja rövardotter”). She had derived the name from the north Swedish lake JuRONJAure. Ronja is also a feminine form of the Old Norse name Ragnvaldr and a diminutive of the Greek name Siphronia.

What does the name Ronja mean?

Ronja means “bright” and “dawn” (from Roxana) and “true image” or “winner” (from Veronika). Besides, Ronja means “the advice of the ruler” (from Old Norse “regin” = advice/counsel (of the Gods) + “valdr” = ruler/power) and “self-controlled”, “sensible” (from Sophronia).

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