Ronja (given name)
| Pronunciation | RON-ya |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Origin | |
| Region of origin | Denmark, Iceland, Faeroes, Finland, Sweden, Norway |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Ronia |
Ronja is a feminine given name in use largely in Scandinavian countries. It was created by the Swedish author Astrid Lindgren for her 1981 children's book Ronja Rövardotter.[1] Very few people were given this name in Scandinavian countries prior to 1981.[2]
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.[2][3][4] The English translation of the name is Ronia.
References[]
- ^ "Ronja". Behindthename. Retrieved 17 April 2010.
- ^ a b "Ronja: Meaning, Usage and Statistics in Nordic countries". Nordic Names. 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.
Categories:
- Swedish feminine given names