Lavina
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Lavina
Lavina is derived from the Latin name Lavinia, meaning "from Lavinium" (an ancient Italian city), with roots in the Latin word "lavare" (to wash), though the city etymology is more established.
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Etymology
Lavina is derived from the Latin name Lavinia, meaning "from Lavinium" (an ancient Italian city), with roots in the Latin word "lavare" (to wash), though the city etymology is more established. The name was used in Roman mythology and later adopted across European Christian cultures, particularly in English, German, and Scandinavian regions during the medieval and modern periods.
Lavina currently ranks #2,978 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1920.
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