Ravenna

Ravenna is an exclusively female variant of the English unisex name Raven. This name comes from the English word raven, which means 'raven', and can be interpreted as 'the raven'. Additionally, a translation as 'the black-haired one' can also be derived, based on the Old English hræfn, which means 'raven-black'.

What does the name Ravenna mean?

Ravenna represents a purely feminine form of the English unisex name Raven. Its origin lies in the English word raven, which means 'raven', and can also be translated as 'the black-haired one', derived from the Old English hræfn for 'raven-black'. Furthermore, Ravenna is also the name of a city in Italy, which has Etruscan and Latin origins. An alternative spelling is Ravena.

Where does the name Ravenna come from?

The etymology of Ravenna shows that it is a female first name of Old English descent, carrying the meanings 'the raven' or 'the black-haired one'. The Old English

How do you pronounce Ravenna?

Ravenna is pronounced as 'ra-ven-na'.

Popularity

Ravenna is a rather rare name in Germany. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2020, reaching 4,158th. Over the last ten years, Ravenna has been used as a first name approximately 20 times, which places it at 6,382nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,669th.

Nicknames & pet names

Raven / Venna

Famous people

• Queen Ravenna (character from the fantasy film 'Snow White and the Huntsman (2012)')
• Ravenna Ravenclaw (fantasy film character)