Names Tinja

Tinja

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Finnish
Meaning
Tinja is a Finnish name which means "essence", "spirit" or "soul". It is derived from the Finnish word "tinja", which is a herb used to flavour food and improve digestion. The name Tinja also has connotations of purity and simplicity.
Pronunciation
TIN-yah
The name Tinja is pronounced "TIN-ya" in Finnish.
Popularity
Tinja is not a common name outside of Finland, although it is gradually becoming more well-known in other countries, particularly in Europe. Its popularity is increasing, but it remains a relatively unique name choice for baby girls across the globe.

cartoon of the name Tinja
Cartoon of Tinja

Tinja Name meanings & History

Tinja is a Finnish name which means "essence", "spirit" or "soul". It is derived from the Finnish word "tinja", which is a herb used to flavour food and improve digestion. The name Tinja also has connotations of purity and simplicity. Possibly a variant of Tiina. It may have been influenced by other feminine names ending nja, such as Tanja and Sonja. The name Tinja is used almost exclusively for baby girls, and is a popular name choice in Finland. It is often paired with traditional Finnish surnames, but can also be paired with surnames from other cultures and backgrounds.

Zodiac Sign of Tinja: Truth Sagittarius,Doubting Thomas Pisces

Synonyms of Tinja:

T: Touchy,Truth,Doubting Thomas,Testy,Tireless,Talkative,Tacky

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

N: Neat,Neurosis,Nitpicking,Nervous,Nagging,Nice,Nutrition

J: Joy,Judicial,Justice,Jester,Journey,Journal

A: Angry,Action,Argumentative,Assertive,Ambitious,Aggressive

Tinja is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Modern name
  • a Refined name
  • a Youthful name