What is the origin of the name Zanya?

Zanya is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Zanya?

Zanya is currently ranked #12096 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

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GirlGreek

Zanya

ZAN-yah

Popularity

#12096

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

611

Peak Year

#52 in 2009

First Recorded

1998

Style

Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Zanya is a variant of Xenia, which is of Greek origin, meaning "hospitality" or "guest."

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Zan Nya

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Numerology

The Builder

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Nicknames

Zan Nya

Spelling Variations

Zania Xanya

Similar Names

Xenia Sania Tanya Zaria

Personality Traits

HospitableFriendlyKindWelcoming

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