Born on a Monday; noble
Adja is a name with multiple cultural roots. In West African traditions, particularly among the Wolof people, it is often given to girls born on a Monday. It is also used in Central Europe as a diminutive of names like Adela or Adriana, carrying the Germanic meaning of nobility.
About 11 girls were named Adja in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Latvian-born American painter and printmaker
Senegalese writer known for her depictions of traditional life
