Vania - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Vania

VAH-nee-uh'VAH-nee-uh'3 syllables
🇮🇱Hebrew
Gracious

MEANING

God is gracious

ORIGIN

Hebrew

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Hebrew name 'Johanan', which means 'God is gracious'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly used in Russian-speaking countries as a diminutive of 'Ivan'.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name gained popularity in Eastern Europe during the 19th century.

🌐Slavic
Soft

MEANING

Bringer of good news

ORIGIN

Slavic

ETYMOLOGY

Related to the Slavic element 'van', meaning 'news' or 'message'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Used in various Slavic cultures with slight variations in spelling.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used as a given name among Slavic royalty and nobility.

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