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Tonja

Tonja

Tonja sets the tone for elegance and beauty. While Tonja is a rare baby name in the United States, it's actually considered a classic Croatian, Latvian, Serbian, and Slovene name. Keep reading to see why so many parents are leaning toward Tonja!

Meaning of the name Tonja:

Latin: Priceless one, highly praiseworthy

Origin of the name Tonja:

Latin. Tonja is derived from the old Roman name of Antonius that refers to a highly valuable, praiseworthy person. While Tonja is considered a first name in its own right, it's derived from Antonija.

Symbolism of the name Tonja:

Tonja symbolizes a high social status dating back to Roman times.

Style of the name Tonja:

Classic, ancient.

Gender of the name Tonja:

Tonja is a female variation of the name Anthony.

Pronunciation of the name Tonja:

Tan-ya.

Syllables in the name Tonja:

Two.

Emotion evoked from the name Tonja:

The name Tonja comes across as short, sweet, and strong.

Alternative spellings for the name Tonja:

Tanya, Tania, Tonia, Tonya.

Nicknames for the name Tonja:

Tawny, TiTi, Yaya.

Popularity of the name Tonja:

According to the Social Security Administration index, Tonja made the list of the top 1,000 baby names every year from 1959 through 1976.

Related names for the name Tonja:

Antonia, Antonella.

Great middle names for Tonja and their meanings:

Famous people with the name Tonja:

  • Tonja Buford-Bailey (American Olympic medalist)
  • Tonja Kahlens (Actress known for “Hawaii Five-0” and “S.W.A.T.”)
  • Tonja(Actress known for roles on “One Life to Live” and “General Hospital”)

Tonjas in movies/pop culture:

The name Tonja hasn't yet made its mark on popular culture.

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