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GirlPronounced Russian /ˈa.nʲə/; English /ˈæn.jə/

Anya

Russian diminutive of Anna.

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Anya is a girl name.

Pronunciation: Russian /ˈa.nʲə/; English /ˈæn.jə/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationRussian /ˈa.nʲə/; English /ˈæn.jə/

Meaning and history

Russian diminutive of Anna.

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Usage: russian, english | Russian: Аня

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