US Popularity Rank: 24496

Origin: Swedish

Meaning: Lake by the hill; She who brings victory

Ronja is a girl’s name of Swedish and Greek origin. The Swedish writer Astrid Lindgren invented this name for the main character of her children’s book, Ronia the Robber's Daughter, derived from Juronjaure, the name for a lake in northern Sweden. Thanks to this association, it’s said that Ronja means “lake by the hill” in Swedish. Whereas in Greek, Ronja comes from ancient names Phereníkē and Bereníke, meaning “she who brings victory.” From crystalline lakes to the sound of sweet success, Ronja is overflowing with positive meanings for baby to be proud of!