Senja

Senja is a word in Indonesian and Malay that refers to dusk or twilight, the period between sunset and night. The term denotes the soft, fading light and the colorful sky characteristic of early evening, and it often carries connotations of transition, calm, and reflection.

In Indonesian and Malay literature, senja is frequently used to evoke mood and atmosphere, especially in poetry, songs, and photography. The word is also employed in names and phrases to suggest beauty, nostalgia, or the fleeting nature of time.

Senja is also the name of a large island in northern Norway, located in Troms og Finnmark county. It is the second-largest island in Norway and is renowned for its rugged coastlines, mountains, and scenery that attract hikers and nature travelers, as well as for opportunities to observe the Northern Lights.

Beyond these uses, senja remains a common noun in Southeast Asia and can function as a given name or place name in various contexts.