Ija
Fact sheet
- Name
- Ija
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Ija is a female first name from Latvia. The meaning of the name can be translated as 'the violet' or 'the violet flower'.
What does the name Ija mean?
The name Ija originates from Latvia and translates to 'the violet' or 'the violet flower'. Its roots lie in the Ancient Greek word iṓ (ἰώ), which means 'violet' and 'purple'.
Where does the name Ija come from?
The name Ija has Ancient Greek origins and means 'the violet'.
How do you pronounce Ija?
Ija is pronounced like 'I-ja'.
Popularity
In Germany, Ija is a rather rare name. It has not yet found a place in the German name popularity lists. In Austria, Ija reached its best ranking in 2020 at 1,837th place in the name charts. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than ten times there, resulting in a 5,065th place in the ten-year statistics. Between 1984 and 2024, it ranks 7,542nd in Austria.
Famous people
- Ija Savvina (Russian actress)
Frequently asked questions about the name Ija
Where does the name Ija come from?
The name Ija has its roots in Latvia and is derived from the Ancient Greek word iṓ (ἰώ).
What does the first name Ija mean?
Ija translates to 'the violet' or 'the violet flower' and is derived from the Greek word for 'violet' or 'purple'.
How popular is the name Ija?
Ija is common in Latvia, but less known outside this country and therefore not very frequently encountered.