Manja

Manja is a Slovene feminine given name that developed as a diminutive or pet form of Marija, the Slovene form of Maria. Maria itself traces back through Latin and Greek to the Hebrew name Miryam, whose precise meaning is debated but may relate to concepts of bitterness, beloved, or wished-for child. The name has long been in use across Slavic-speaking regions as an affectionate short form. Related forms include Maja, Marica, and Marija.