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| pronunciation = {{IPA-sh|němaɲa|}} | pronunciation = {{IPA|sh|němaɲa|}}
| gender = masculine | gender = masculine
| meaning = | meaning = That he has no flaw
| region = | region = ]
| language = Serbian | language = Serbian
| origin = Serbia | origin =
| alternative spelling = Nemanya<br />Немања | alternative spelling = Nemanya<br />Немања
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'''Nemanja''' ({{lang-sr-Cyrl|Немања}}) is a masculine ] given name. '''Nemanja''' ({{lang-sr-Cyrl|Немања}}) is a masculine ] given name.
It is derived from the by-name borne by the founder of the ], ] (1114–1199), a ] who was venerated as a saint after his death. It is derived from the by-name borne by the founder of the ], ] (1114–1199), a ] who was ] as a saint after his death.

Etymologically, many think the name most likely derives from a meaning "without possessions", from ] '']'' "to have not", but that is not true. The name origins from '']'' "not to let go" in terms of being persistent. <ref>Derksen, Rick. Etymological Dictionary of the Slavic Inherited Lexicon. Brill, 2008, page 301.
Another theory is that it originates from the words ''Neman'' (beast in Serbian language) + ''Ja'' (I as a person in Serbian language) which would be given to a child to identify him as strong and resilient and protect him from evil spirits.
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], many think the name most likely derives from a meaning "No Flaw", from ] '']'' " (basically means that he has no flaw)"


==Modern given name== ==Modern given name==
In ], the name rose to popularity in the 1980s. Between 2003 and 2005, the name was 9th most popular name given to newly-born boys.{{cn|date=July 2013}} In ], the name rose to popularity in the 1980s. Between 2003 and 2005, the name was 9th most popular name given to newly-born boys.{{cn|date=July 2013}}


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*] (b. 1991), Serbian footballer *] (born 1991), Serbian footballer
*] (b. 1990), Serbian handball player *] (born 1990), Serbian handball player
*Nemanja Isakovic (nexa) (b. 1997), Serbian ] player *] (born 1984), Serbian footballer
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*Nemanja Kovač (huNter-) (b. 1996), Bosnian-Serbian ] player *] (born 1989), Serbian footballer
*] (b. 1993), Serbian basketball player *] (born 1996), Serbian judoka
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*] (born 1992), Montenegrin footballer *] (born 1992), Montenegrin footballer
*] (1990–2020), Serbian basketball player *] (1990–2020), Serbian basketball player
*] (b. 1984), Serbian footballer *] (born 1984), Serbian footballer
*] (b. 1970), Serbian shooter *] (born 1970), Serbian shooter
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*] (b. 1991), Serbian basketball player *] (born 1991), Serbian basketball player
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*] (b. 1984), Serbian footballer *] (born 1984), Serbian footballer
*] (b. 1977), Serbian footballer *] (born 1977), Serbian footballer
*] (born 1987), Serbian footballer *] (born 1987), Serbian footballer
*] (b. 1984), Serbian-Macedonian handball player *] (born 1984), Serbian-Macedonian handball player
*] (born 1993), Serbian footballer *] (born 1993), Serbian footballer
*] (b. 1996), Serbian footballer *] (born 1996), Serbian footballer
*] (b. 1985), Serbian violinist *] (born 1985), Serbian violinist
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*] (b. 1984), Montenegrin footballer *] (born 1990), Serbian handball player
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==See also== ==See also==
* {{intitle|Nemanja}}
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Latest revision as of 18:39, 5 January 2025

Stefan Nemanja
Pronunciation[němaɲa]
Gendermasculine
Language(s)Serbian
Origin
MeaningThat he has no flaw
Region of originSerbia
Other names
Alternative spellingNemanya
Немања

Nemanja (Serbian Cyrillic: Немања) is a masculine Serbian given name. It is derived from the by-name borne by the founder of the Nemanjić dynasty, Stefan Nemanja (1114–1199), a Serbian grand prince who was venerated as a saint after his death.

Etymologically, many think the name most likely derives from a meaning "No Flaw", from Serbian Ne manjka - Nemanja " (basically means that he has no flaw)"

Modern given name

In Serbia, the name rose to popularity in the 1980s. Between 2003 and 2005, the name was 9th most popular name given to newly-born boys.

See also

References

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