German photojournalist (1965–2014)
1965 — 2014
Quick Facts
Profession
German photojournalist (1965–2014)
Born
October 12, 1965
Died
2014 (age ~49)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
photographer, photojournalist, journalist
1965
Born in Höxter (1965-10-12)
2005
AwardPulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography
2005
AwardCourage in Journalism Award
2007
AwardNieman Fellowship
2008
AwardGolden Feather
2014
Died in Khost
Frequently Asked Questions
Anja Niedringhaus is German photojournalist (1965–2014). Born in 1965.
The name Anja means "a female given name from Russian А́ня (Ánja, “Annie”, pet form), equivalent to English Anya. Etymology: Ultimately, from А́ня.". It is of German origin.
Anja Niedringhaus was born on October 12, 1965.
Anja Niedringhaus died in 2014, at approximately 49 years of age.
Name Meaning
a female given name from Russian А́ня (Ánja, “Annie”, pet form), equivalent to English Anya. Etymology: Ultimately, from А́ня.
The name Anja is of German origin, meaning "a female given name from Russian А́ня (Ánja, “Annie”, pet form), equivalent to English Anya. Etymology: Ultimately, from А́ня.". It is traditionally a female name.
Other famous people named Anja
Anja — October 12, 1965
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Would you name your baby Anja?
Guestbook
Read your book at seventeen. It rewired my brain.
— a reader
The world is a little different because you existed.
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