Anjeza

Anjeza is an Albanian variant of the name Agnes, which itself is a Latinized form of the Greek Hagne (Ἁγνή).

What does the name Anjeza mean?

Anjeza is regarded as an Albanian derivative of Agnes. The name has its roots in the Greek Hagne (Ἁγνή) and literally means 'the Pure', 'the Consecrated', 'the Chaste', as well as 'the Lamb' or 'the Lamb of God'. Its origins can be traced back to the Ancient Greek hagnós ‎(ἁγνός) or agní ‎(αγνή), which represent the terms for 'pure', 'chaste', 'holy', 'purifying', 'sanctified', and 'consecrated', as well as the Latin agnus, meaning 'the Lamb'. The name gained widespread popularity in Europe during the Middle Ages due to the veneration of Saint Agnes of Rome, who died as a martyr. Other variants include Angnes, Anjes, Anjessa, Anjesa, Aune, Hanza, Ines, Inez, Iines, Inesa, Inessa, and Innessa, as well as Jagna, Jagienka, Janja, and Senga. Forms such as Agnesa, Agnese, Agnessa, Agnete, Agneta, Agnethe, Agnetha, Agnette, Agneza, and Agne are also common. Male variants include Agnus and Agnius.

Where does the name Anjeza come from?

The name Anjeza has Ancient Greek roots and means 'the Pure'. The Ancient Greek terms hagnós and agní stand for pure, chaste, holy, purifying, sanctified, and consecrated, while agnus means 'the Lamb' in Latin. The name is used in Albanian.

How do you pronounce Anjeza?

The pronunciation of Anjeza is three syllables and is articulated as 'An-je-za' [anˈjeːza]. The nasal beginning provides a gentle start, while the long e in the middle syllable adds a certain brightness. The voiced s at the end brings a fine, vibrating note to the conclusion. Anjeza sounds friendly and melodic, is rhythmically balanced, and clear in timbre.

When is the name day of Anjeza?

The name day of Anjeza is celebrated on January 21 and March 2.

Popularity

Anjeza is a rather rare name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. The name reached its best position in 2018 at 4,078th place. In the last ten years, Anjeza has been given as a first name around 20 times, which places it at 5,874th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,054th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ani / Anja / Anjez / Anjizz / Neza

Similar first names

Famous people

• Anjeza Branka (Albanian singer)
• Anjeza Shahini (singer in Albania)