Meaning of the name Anya?

[lafuriaroja]

Re: Meaning of the name Anya?

@stoppit

All the Anya’s in the UK are AN-ya. We don’t unnecessarily lengthen our vowels.

I’m aware it exists in other languages which is my point exactly. When choosing a muslim name you need to be clear about its origin and meaning.. and that the version you have chosen has a good meaning.

I agree my friends in the UK pronounce it differently than in the US. I’ve found that with Tanya and Tara as well. I’m sure there are plenty of names like that.