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Name Origin

Vania is a feminine given name of Slavic origin, often considered a diminutive or variation of Ivana, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is popular in Eastern European countries like Russia, Bulgaria, and Ukraine.

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Famous People

Vania King (1989-)

Professional tennis player

  • Won the US Open doubles title in 2010
  • Reached a career-high singles ranking of No. 53

Vania Carvalho

Brazilian model and actress

  • Appeared in magazines such as Vogue and Harper's Bazaar
  • Starred in Brazilian telenovelas

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