Vilna
Lithuanian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Vilna
Vilna is the Yiddish and historical name for Vilnius, Lithuania's capital, derived from the Lithuanian root "vil-" meaning "to turn" or "to twist," referring to the winding Vilnia River.
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Etymology
Vilna is the Yiddish and historical name for Vilnius, Lithuania's capital, derived from the Lithuanian root "vil-" meaning "to turn" or "to twist," referring to the winding Vilnia River. The name was primarily used by Ashkenazi Jewish communities who formed a significant portion of the city's population, and Vilna became a major center of Jewish learning and culture, particularly known for the Vilna Gaon in the 18th century.
Vilna currently ranks #2,699 in the United States as a girl's name.
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