Dinja
Fact sheet
- Name
- Dinja
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Dinja is the Dutch form of the name Dina. Its meanings include 'the judge' as well as 'the lawsuit'.
What does the name Dinja mean?
Dinja represents a Dutch variant of Dina. The name carries the meanings 'the judge' or 'the lawsuit'. The roots of the name can be found in the Ancient Hebrew word din (דִּין), which means 'to judge' or 'to rule'. Dinja is often used as a short form for first names that end in '-dina', such as Arendina or Bernhardina.
How do you pronounce Dinja?
Din-ja
When is the name day of Dinja?
The name day for Dinja is celebrated on August 12.
Popularity
In Germany, Dinja is a rather rare name and has not gained significance in the German name popularity lists so far. The best ranking in the Netherlands was achieved by Dinja in 1978, reaching 949th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 30 times there, placing it 1,434th in the ten-year statistics. From 1930 to 2024, Dinja ranks 2,453rd in the Netherlands. In Switzerland, Dinja is at 28,657th.
Nicknames & pet names
Dinjica
Frequently asked questions about the name Dinja
What is the meaning of the name Dinja?
Dinja is a Dutch variant of Dina and means 'the judge' or 'the lawsuit'. The name derives from the Ancient Hebrew word 'din', which means 'to judge' or 'to rule'.
Where does the name Dinja come from?
The origin of the name Dinja lies in Old Aramaic and Ancient Hebrew. It is common in various languages, including Bosnian, Dutch, Croatian, and Serbian.
How popular is the name Dinja?
Dinja is a rather rare name, but it has gained popularity in certain regions, especially in the Netherlands.