Yavanna

Yavanna is a fictional first name that appears in the work 'Silmarillion' by J.R.R. Tolkien.

What does the name Yavanna mean?

The name Yavanna has its roots in the book 'Silmarillion' and is interpreted there as 'the Giver of Fruits.' A possible derivation could come from the Old Turkic word yavan (یاوان), which means 'tasteless,' 'insipid,' or 'meaningless,' leading to the interpretation 'the Tasteless.' Yavanna is also referred to as Kementári, the Queen of the Earth, and is one of the Valar, the powerful spiritual beings who shaped Middle-earth (Arda). She is responsible for planting all seeds in Arda. An alternative spelling is Yavannah.

Where does the name Yavanna come from?

The name Yavanna has Old Turkic roots and means 'the Tasteless.' The Old Turkic word yavan (یاوان) is associated with the terms tasteless, insipid, unremarkable, and meaningless. The language from which the name originates is fictional.

How do you pronounce Yavanna?

Ja-vanna

Popularity

In Germany, Yavanna is considered a rare first name. In 2020, it ranked 4,158th on the list of the most common female baby names. In the last ten years, Yavanna has been given less than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 11,574th. Information on the global popularity and frequency of Yavanna, as well as its rankings in the name charts of individual countries, is also available.

Nicknames & pet names

Vanna

Famous people

• Aulë und Yavanna von Oonagh (a song from the album 'Märchen enden gut')