At a Glance
- Meaning
- Ravager, devastator (from herja 'to raid, ravage')
- Origin
- Old Norse (mythological name)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- HAIR-yah
Herja is an Old Norse (mythological name) girl's name meaning “Ravager, devastator (from herja 'to raid, ravage')”. It appears in our list of 100+ Norse Mythology Baby Names — Epic, Ancient, and Surprisingly Wearable.
Meaning & Origin of Herja
Meaning: Ravager, devastator (from herja 'to raid, ravage').
Origin: Old Norse (mythological name).
How to Pronounce Herja
HAIR-yahIPA /ˈhɛrjə/
Popularity of Herja
Herja doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Herja
Similar Names
Ragnar · Harald · Mist · Gunnar · Siegfried · Reginleif
