Find out how popular the first name Andrijana has been for the last 1 years (from 2014 to 2014) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Andrijana by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Andrijana is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2014, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Andrijana.

The history of the first name Andrijana

The name Andrijana has its roots in the Slavic languages, particularly Croatian and Serbian. It is a feminine form derived from the male name Andrija, which is the Croatian and Serbian version of the Greek name Andreas, meaning "manly" or "brave."

The name Andrijana likely emerged during the medieval period when Slavic cultures adopted Christianity and began using names with Greek and Latin origins. It was likely influenced by the veneration of Saint Andrew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, who was widely revered in the Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Andrijana can be found in the 16th century Croatian epic poem "Osman" by Ivan Gundulić (1589-1638), where a character with this name is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already in use among Croatians during the Renaissance period.

Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Andrijana. One of the most prominent was Andrijana Milosavljević (1892-1976), a Serbian painter and one of the pioneers of modern art in Serbia. Her works are displayed in various museums across the country.

Another notable Andrijana was Andrijana Vučetić (1892-1985), a Croatian writer and journalist who advocated for women's rights and played a significant role in the feminist movement in Croatia in the early 20th century.

In the field of music, Andrijana Gajević (born 1955) is a renowned Serbian singer and actress who has enjoyed a successful career spanning several decades. She has released numerous albums and has been recognized with various awards and accolades.

Andrijana Church (born 1986) is a contemporary American actress known for her roles in television series such as "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" and "The Mentalist."

Andrijana Jakovljević (born 1983) is a Serbian basketball player who has represented the Serbian national team and played professionally in several European leagues.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Andrijana was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Andrijana, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!