Vanya is a ♂ boy’s name.
Origin of the name Vanya
Vanya is a Russian diminutive of the Slavic name Iwan, which is a form of Johannes.
What is the meaning of the name Vanya?
Vanya means “Yahweh is gracious” (from Hebrew “yo/יֹו”, abbreviation of “yeho/יְהוֹ” = referring to the Hebrew God + “ḥanán/חָנַן” = to show favor/to be gracious).
Pronunciation of Vanya
Popularity of the name Vanya
The name Vanya is ranked #9231 overall.
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Last updated: 4/13/2022
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