Vanna
[ˈvænə]Meaning
Italian short form of Giovanna; Khmer name meaning "colour", from Sanskrit varṇa.
Background Story
Vanna is an Italian short form of Giovanna, and a Khmer name meaning "colour" that comes from Sanskrit varṇa. In English it is borrowed from Slavic Vanna, from Ivana and Ivanna, and ultimately from the Hebrew name meaning "God is gracious". The Italian name is recorded from around 1294, originating in Tuscany and particular to Florence.
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