Ravenna
Italian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Ravenna
Ravenna derives from the Italian city of the same name, whose etymology is uncertain but possibly related to Latin "ravenna" or Etruscan roots, meaning "raven" or referencing the city itself as a place name.
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Etymology
Ravenna derives from the Italian city of the same name, whose etymology is uncertain but possibly related to Latin "ravenna" or Etruscan roots, meaning "raven" or referencing the city itself as a place name. The name is used primarily in English-speaking and Italian cultures; it gained modern recognition as a given name in Western contexts, though it remains relatively uncommon, with historical significance tied to Ravenna, Italy, a major Byzantine and Roman center.
Ravenna currently ranks #4,149 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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