Fairy queen
Tanja is a German and Scandinavian diminutive of Tatiana. It is derived from the Roman name Tatius, which belonged to a legendary king of the Sabines. In Slavic folklore, it is often associated with the concept of a fairy queen.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Tanja in 2025.
Dutch linguist and former member of the FARC
Finnish World Cup alpine ski racer
Swiss Olympic gold medalist in snowboard cross
German javelin thrower and European champion
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
