Vanina
Fact sheet
- Name
- Vanina
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
The name Vanina is a derived form of Ghjuvannina, a Corsican variant of the name Johanna, which traces back to the biblical name John. In its direct translation, this name means 'God is gracious' and 'God is merciful'.
What does the name Vanina mean?
Vanina is a diminutive of Ghjuvannina, which in turn is a Corsican variant of the name Johanna, referring to the biblical John. Translated, the name means 'God is gracious' and 'God is merciful'. The roots of the name lie in the ancient Hebrew Yôchânân or Yehochanan, derived from the elements yo (יֹו) or yeho (יְהוֹ), meaning 'the name of God', and ḥanán (חָנַן), meaning 'to be gracious', 'to be merciful', 'to pardon', or 'to have compassion'. Vanina has many variants in different languages. It belongs to a comprehensive etymological family that includes over five hundred forms in various languages, both male and female. Other variants include Jana, Sian, Shan, Jane, Janea, Janeya, and Janey. The name became particularly well-known through John the Baptist and was one of the most popular names in the German-speaking world during the Middle Ages.
Where does the name Vanina come from?
The origin of the name Vanina is ancient Hebrew and means 'God is gracious'. The word components consist of yo or yeho, meaning 'the name of God', and ḥanán, meaning 'to be gracious', 'to be merciful', 'to pardon', or 'to have compassion'. The name is common in the French and Corsican languages.
How do you pronounce Vanina?
Va-ni-na
When is the name day of Vanina?
The name day of Vanina is celebrated on several dates: February 4, May 12, May 24, May 30, August 12, August 24, August 26, and December 12.
Popularity
In Germany, Vanina is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2020 at 4,158th place. Over the last ten years, Vanina has been given as a first name about 10 times, which placed it at 7,402nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,788th.
Nicknames & pet names
Nina / Vaina
Famous people
- Vanina Ickx (racing driver & daughter of Jacky Ickx)
Frequently asked questions about the name Vanina
What does the name Vanina mean?
Vanina is a derived form of Ghjuvannina, a Corsican variant of Johanna. The meaning of the name is 'God is gracious' or 'God is merciful'.
Where does the name Vanina come from?
The roots of the name lie in ancient Hebrew, derived from Yôchânân or Yehochanan. It is common in the French and Corsican languages.
How popular is the name Vanina?
Vanina has a broad etymological family with over five hundred variants in different languages, indicating its widespread popularity, especially due to its connection to John the Baptist.