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Gender Feminine
Usage Irish
Pronounced Pron. FAWN-yə  [key]
Other Forms FormsFania, Fanya (Anglicized)

Meaning & History

Means "circle" or "ring" in Irish. This name was coined during the Gaelic revival, at which time it referred to a ring-shaped pin badge (introduced in 1911) worn to designate fluent Irish speakers and thus gained popularity as a political-cultural statement.
Added 6/27/2009 by Ailis
Edited 3/19/2022 by Destry, Frollein Gladys, SeaHorse15 and more