Unisex Name
Zhenya
ˈʐɛ.nʲə
Overview
Gender
feminine & masculine
Origin
Categories
diminutives
illustrators
isograms
Writing Systems
ЖеняRussianBulgarian
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
82/100
youthful65%
informal65%
strong80%
refined80%
strange120%
complex65%
serious80%
Meaning & Etymology
Zhenya is a Russian diminutive of Yevgeniya or Yevgeniy, and also a Bulgarian diminutive of Evgeniya. It is a given name and a nickname for multiple Slavic names, commonly used in Russian-speaking countries and Bulgaria.
Etymology
Original Form:
Yevgeniya, Yevgeniy, Evgeniya
Evolution:
The name evolved as a diminutive form in Russian and Bulgarian cultures, often used affectionately or informally.
Source:
Russian and Bulgarian naming conventions