The nameVanina
Vanina is a Corsican girl's name, a pet form of Jeanne. In France it was mostly given in the 1970s.
- Girl's name
- Corsican
- Feast day
Meaning
Vanina comes from Giovanna, the Italian form of Joan, from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
Origin
Corsican. Vannina d'Ornano, wife of the Corsican leader Sampiero Corso in the 16th century, is a figure of the island's history.
History
Vanina peaked in the mid 1970s. Stendhal also wrote the story Vanina Vanini.
Popularity of the name Vanina
Vanina in France
Vanina was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 1,335 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Vanina. Its rise began around 1970, and it peaked in 1975. Half of all babies named Vanina in France were born before 1981, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Vanina in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vanina mean?
Vanina comes from Giovanna, the Italian form of Joan, from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
What is the origin of the name Vanina?
Corsican. Vannina d'Ornano, wife of the Corsican leader Sampiero Corso in the 16th century, is a figure of the island's history.
Is Vanina a girl's or a boy's name?
Vanina is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Vanina?
Variants and related names of Vanina include Giovanna, Jeanne and Joan.