Resurrection or lively
Asja is primarily a Slavic and Northern European diminutive of Anastasija or Johanna. In the context of its Greek roots via Anastasia, it carries the meaning of resurrection. It is also frequently used in Baltic and Scandinavian regions as a standalone name with a spirited, energetic feel.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Latvian actress and theatre director
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