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Yvanna

Quick answerYvanna is a modern feminine name derived from Yvan or Yvon, which originate from the Old Norse name Ívarr, meaning "bow warrior" or "archer," with roots in the Germanic element "ív" (yew bow) and "arr" (warrior).

Norse · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#13,150
TrendStable
Peak year2010
Syllables3
OriginNorse
LanguageFrench/English
CultureWestern
Letters6
Numerology5 Chaldean 1
Global rank#1,490

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Yvanna

Yvanna is a modern feminine name derived from Yvan or Yvon, which originate from the Old Norse name Ívarr, meaning "bow warrior" or "archer," with roots in the Germanic element "ív" (yew bow) and "arr" (warrior).

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Etymology

Yvanna is a modern feminine name derived from Yvan or Yvon, which originate from the Old Norse name Ívarr, meaning "bow warrior" or "archer," with roots in the Germanic element "ív" (yew bow) and "arr" (warrior). The name is primarily used in French-speaking and English-speaking cultures, with particular popularity in contemporary Western contexts; it has no significant historical religious association but represents modern naming trends blending traditional Norse roots with contemporary feminine forms.

Yvanna currently ranks #13,150 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.

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