Fanya
FAHN-yah
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Russian
Total Births
30
Peak Year
#8 in 1977
First Recorded
1972
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A Russian diminutive of Stephanie, meaning 'crown' or 'garland'. Also considered a Yiddish variant of Frances.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Fanya Kaplan
Russian revolutionary who attempted to assassinate Lenin.
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