Reja

Reja is a female first name that is used as a short form of Aurea or Aurelia in Bosnian, Croatian, and Russian-speaking regions. These names are feminine derivatives of the ancient Roman name Aureus.

What does the name Reja mean?

The name Reja has its roots in the meaning 'the Golden One.' It comes from Latin and derives either from the noun aurum, which means 'gold,' or from the adjective aurĕus, which translates to 'golden,' 'gilded,' or 'gold-colored.' Additionally, it is considered a variant of Rea. In Albanian, the name means 'the cloud.' There is also the Lithuanian spelling Rėja. A historical figure is Saint Aurea (Oria), a medieval anchorite of the Monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla in the Spanish region of La Rioja. Other variants include Awreja, Aureja, Rejana, and Rejane.

Where does the name Reja come from?

Reja is a female first name with Latin origins, meaning 'the Golden One.' The Latin components are aurum for 'gold' and aurĕus for 'golden,' 'gilded,' or 'gold-colored.' The languages in which Reja is used include Bosnian, Croatian, Lithuanian, and Russian.

How do you pronounce Reja?

The pronunciation of the name Reja is fluid and consists of two syllables. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'Re-ja' [ˈʁeːja], where the long, bright 'Re' conveys an open sound. The gentle 'j' leads to the open ending syllable, and the final 'a' provides a friendly, soft sound. Overall, Reja thus appears light and modern – bright in sound and gentle in overall impression.

When is the name day of Reja?

The name day for Reja is celebrated on March 11.

Popularity

In Germany, Reja is among the more common first names, currently ranking 4,045th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2013, at 2,584th. Over the last ten years, Reja has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,729th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,444th.

Nicknames & pet names

Rechen / Reji