NONBINAMES

Vanja

Grace; God is gracious

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VAN-yah

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About Vanja

Vanja is a South Slavic form related to Ivan and Ivana and ultimately to the Hebrew name Yohanan, traditionally understood through the meaning 'God is gracious.' It is used across genders in Croatian, Serbian and Slovene naming traditions, while also appearing in Scandinavian usage. Distinctive yet familiar, Vanja is a genuinely cross-cultural gender-neutral name.

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