Borja (name)

Borja is a Spanish surname and a masculine given name.

As a Surname:

Borja is a Spanish surname of Aragonese origin. It is the Castilianized form of the Valencian surname Borgia, famously associated with the Borgia family. The name likely derives from the town of Borja in Aragon, Spain. Individuals with the surname Borja or Borgia are found primarily in Spain, Latin America, and countries with significant Spanish or Latin American diasporas.

As a Given Name:

Borja is a masculine given name common in Spain. Its popularity is linked to the historical significance of the Borgia family. It is often associated with strength and historical prestige due to the family's prominent role in European history, particularly in Italy during the Renaissance. The name is not typically Anglicized.