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| name = Stefan Nemanja | name = Stefan Nemanja
| image = Stefan Nemanja.jpg | image = Stefan Nemanja.jpg
| image_size = thumb | image_size =
| caption = | caption =
| 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
| nickname = | nickname =
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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 and stubborn. ], many think the name most likely derives from a meaning "No Flaw", from ] '']'' " (basically means that he has no flaw)"

Another theory is that the name Nemanja means dragon/demon person. This stems from the two root parts of the name. "neman" = dragon/demon and "ja" = I(me) which is a grammatical addition that converts the meaning to an action with the first word.

{{citation needed span|In the past it was only allowed to be given to members of the royal family.|date=October 2017}}


==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}}
<!--In ] between 1997 and 1999 the name was in top 550 and in 2000 the name was at 372nd place.{{cn}}-->


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==See also== ==See also==
* {{intitle|Nemanja}}
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==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links== ==External links==
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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

External links

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