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Vanya

Gender-neutral · Hebrew · Medium name

Meaning
God is gracious, of the grace
Pronunciation
VAHN-yuh
Origin
Hebrew

From Russian, a unisex diminutive of Ivan or Ivanna, from Hebrew.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Hebrew, Russian, English

Commonly used in: Russia, United States, Eastern Europe

Alternate spellings

  • VaniaRussian / English

    Variant spelling.

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Marilyn

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Meaning: Bitter, of the bitter sea, beloved

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Marianne

mar-ee-ANN

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Meaning: Grace; of the sea

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Hebrew Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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