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The baby name Arje is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AR-yeh (approx. /ˈɑr.je/).

Arje is Hebrew in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: AR-yeh (approx. /ˈɑr.je/)

What is the meaning of the name Arje ?

The baby name Arje is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AR-yeh (approx. /ˈɑr.je/).

Arje is Hebrew in Origin.

Arje is a Hebrew/Yiddish given name, a diaspora spelling of Aryeh (Hebrew for "lion"). The name appears in the Hebrew Bible (2 Kings 15:25, as Arieh) and has long symbolized courage and the emblem of the tribe of Judah. In Ashkenazi communities, Arje reflects Yiddish-influenced pronunciation and Dutch-German orthography; it is recorded among Dutch Jews and in Central and Eastern Europe. The form also coexists with Dutch Arie, though that can independently shorten Adrianus, creating occasional overlap.

Usage persisted through the medieval and early modern periods, often in the double name Aryeh Leib (both "lion"). With the revival of Hebrew names in the 19th-20th centuries and in Israel, the root spread again. Variants include Aryeh, Arieh, Arye, Arie, and the short form Ari; related names are Ariel and Ariella. Nicknames range from Ari to Arik. The meaning centers on strength, nobility, and protective leadership.

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Arje – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
PH Boys 0 #407 2 11,440
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
CR Boys 0 #509 2 10,188
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
IL Boys 0 #624 2 10,983
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
Finland Boys 2026 #675 8 3,552
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
CO Boys 0 #978 4 15,656
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
SA Girls 0 #1,013 2 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,032 2 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
MA 0 #1,114 15 20,986
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
MX Girls 0 #1,266 2 17,781
SA Boys 0 #1,684 8 28,008

Arje is popular in 23 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Arje

Arje is predominantly a boy's name, used for boys.
Arje is a 2 syllable name, pronounced AR-yeh (approx. /ˈɑr.je/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Aryeh, Arieh, Arie and Ari.
Yes, very popular — Arje ranked #79 in MV in 0, and appears in official birth registries across 23 countries.
Arje ranks highest in MV (#79 in 0).