Vana
Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Vana
Vana means "forest" or "woodland" and derives from Sanskrit, the ancient Indo-European language of India.
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Etymology
Vana means "forest" or "woodland" and derives from Sanskrit, the ancient Indo-European language of India. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Buddhist cultures, particularly in India and Southeast Asia, with historical roots in classical Sanskrit literature and religious texts.
Vana currently ranks #8,325 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1948.
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