Vanya

Vanya Meaning & Origin

About Vanya
The name "Vanya" is of Slavic origin and is predominantly used as a masculine name. It is derived from the Russian name "Ivan" and means "God is gracious" or "God's gift." It is a popular name in Russia and other Slavic countries, often given to boys as a form of honoring their faith and belief in God's blessings.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Vanya are female.

Vanya Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 1.25% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FN
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V AA1 N Y AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈvɑnjə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Vanya in Braille

Here's how to represent Vanya in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Vanya in braille

How to Spell the Name Vanya in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Vanya using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Vanya in sign language

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