Taja is an uncommon baby girl’s name of Slovene and Arabic origin. Taja means “to mention, to name”, “bandage”, or “white queen” depending on the origin. Taja has only appeared on the top 1000 names in 1988 but the name deserves a chance as a unique alternative to the name Tara.
Meaning of the name Taja:
Arabic: to mention, to name
Slovene: bandage, white queen
Origin of the name Taja:
Taja is a baby girl’s name of Arabic and Slovene origin. From Arabic Taja means “to name, to mention”. From Slovene languages Taja is a diminutive of the names Tatianna (meaning “white queen”) and Tajda (meaning “bandage”).
Symbolism of the name Taja:
A bandage is used to cover wounds and to encourage healing. Bandages have been used in medical treatment for centuries across all cultures. The symbol of the bandage is one of comfort, healing, and good health.
Style of the name Taja:
traditional
Gender of the name Taja:
Taja is a girl's name.
Pronunciation of the name Taja:
TAHZH-ah
Number of syllables in the name Taja:
two
Emotion evoked from the name Taja:
Taja evokes feelings of refinement and intelligence.
Alternative spellings for the name Taja:
Taza, Tajia
Nicknames for the name Taja:
- Tay
- Ja
- Taz
Popularity of the name Taja:
According to the Social Security Administration, Taja is an uncommon baby girl’s name. Taja has appeared in the top 1000 names only once. Taja ranked #773 in 1988.
Related names for the name Taja:
Great middle names for the name Taja and their meanings:
- Rhiannon (great queen)
- Harlow (rock hill, army hill)
- Quinn (descendent of Conn)
- Piper (pipe player)
- Sadie (princess)
- Maisie (pearl, bitter)
- Elodie (foreign riches)
- Delphine (dolphin)
- Bryony (to sprout)
Famous people with the name Taja:
- Taja Kramberger (Slovenian poet)
- Taja Sevelle (American singer-songwriter)
- Taja Riley (American songwriter)
- Taja Summer Sood (daughter of Canadian musician Sarah McLachlan)
- Taja V. Simpson (American actress)
Tajas in popular culture:
- Taja (video game, “Mortal Kombat: Conquest”)