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Nauja

Girl name · Native American

Meaningseagull · Greenlandic

Nauja is a Native American girl name meaning “seagull”, with Greenlandic roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • AnagramShuffle the letters of Nauja and you get Juana. Same letters, different name.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Nauja would score 12 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
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Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Nauja

Nauja is a girl name of Native American origin meaning “seagull”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Nauja at school.

Origin:Native American names

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Questions about the name Nauja

What does the name Nauja mean?

Nauja means “seagull” and comes from Greenlandic.

What is the origin of the name Nauja?

Nauja is Native American in origin, and its meaning traces back to Greenlandic. Other Native American names to consider are Savannah (“treeless plain”), Dakota (“friend, ally”), Winona (“firstborn daughter”) and Nayla (“achiever, winner”).

Is Nauja a boy or girl name?

Nauja is a girl name.

What should I know before naming my baby Nauja?

Nauja is a Native American girl name meaning “seagull”, with Greenlandic roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.