Does anyone know the possible etymology of these names? I recently met female twins named Sanya and Vanya. I think the girls bearing the names are of Russian or Eastern European origin. They seem to follow a Russian nickname pattern, but BtN doesn't explain origins.

I have seen Vanya before as a masculine nickname for Ivan, so perhaps it is being used as a feminine nickname for Ivana?

Thanks!

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• Re: Sanya & Vanya - Sofia  Nov 4 2009, 12:34:23 PM
  • Re: Sanya & Vanya - Christo  Nov 11 2009, 6:03:46 AM
    • Re: Sanya & Vanya - Sofia  Nov 11 2009, 1:17:23 PM
      • Re: Sanya & Vanya - Christo  Nov 12 2009, 12:26:42 AM
        • Re: Sanya & Vanya - egyptianpanda  Nov 12 2009, 11:34:49 AM
          • Re: Sanya & Vanya - Sofia  Nov 12 2009, 12:16:47 PM
            • Re: Sanya & Vanya - Lumia  Nov 13 2009, 12:07:48 AM
              • Re: Sanya & Vanya - Sofia  Nov 13 2009, 1:37:41 PM
• Re: Sanya & Vanya - christo  Nov 4 2009, 12:41:13 AM

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