Vaia

Vaia Meaning & Origin

About Vaia
The surname Vaia is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name Gualvane, which itself is a variant of the Germanic name Waldwin. The name Vaia is primarily found in the southern regions of Italy, particularly in Calabria and Sicily. It is believed to have originated as a nickname or a descriptive name for someone who possessed qualities associated with strength or power. The name Vaia may also have been influenced by the Latin word "vagus," meaning "wandering" or "vagabond," suggesting a possible association with a nomadic or restless lifestyle.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Vaia is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Vaia: 126
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 133,863
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Vaia based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Vaia is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
F
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V EY1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/vaia*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('F', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Vaia in Braille

Here's how to represent Vaia in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Vaia in braille

How to sign the name Vaia using Sign Language

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

The name Vaia in sign language

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