Message: "Anya?" - Behind the Name

Anya?

by Emma (guest)

7/15/2003, 6:49 AM

I've been told Anya is a foreign name for Anna but i dont know if this is true does anyone know what it means and what origin it is? Much appreciated if anyone can help thanx

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- anya mcnaughton (guest)

1/3/2004, 5:26 PM

it might be hungarian for mother as my family is half hungarian and that is what they told me.

- Isis

7/15/2003, 11:33 AM

It is Russian and it is pet form of Anna. I think it's very sweet. It is also used in scandinavian coutries and it's spelt Anja (i think).

- Emma (guest)

7/15/2003, 7:41 AM

Thanx very much

- Nanaea

7/15/2003, 6:59 AM

Clicky: Anya

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