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ArchivesRe: Does anyone know about this name? Ronia
in reply to a message by Kenny
A Swedish children's book by author Astrid Lindgren is called "Ronja, Daughter of Thieves". It is a great book which has also been made into a film. I believe it was written in the 1970s or '80s.
I know this probably doesn't help you much, but I thought I'd mention it. As a Russian name, Ronia would seem like a pet form of a longer name. I've emailed someone who might know; when I receive her reply I'll report back here.
- Tue
I know this probably doesn't help you much, but I thought I'd mention it. As a Russian name, Ronia would seem like a pet form of a longer name. I've emailed someone who might know; when I receive her reply I'll report back here.
- Tue
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Yes, Astrid Lindgren's Ronja the Robber's Daughter books are very popular here in Finland as well! I believe the name Ronja is in the top 10 girls' names at the moment.
I've also heard that Ronja/Ronya is a male pet name in Russia, short for Ronimus (Hieronymus) or something similar. I don't think Ronja is used as a girls' name in Russia, though.
I've also heard that Ronja/Ronya is a male pet name in Russia, short for Ronimus (Hieronymus) or something similar. I don't think Ronja is used as a girls' name in Russia, though.
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