Vania
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Vania
Vania is a diminutive form of Ivan, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious" through its Latin form Ioannes and subsequent Slavic adaptation.
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Etymology
Vania is a diminutive form of Ivan, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious" through its Latin form Ioannes and subsequent Slavic adaptation. It is primarily used in Russian, Ukrainian, and other Slavic cultures, with historical prominence in Orthodox Christian societies and among Eastern European Jewish communities.
Vania currently ranks #2,858 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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