Lavina is a noble baby name that originates from ancient Latin cultures. It comes from Lavinia, the wife of the founder of Rome. Lavina is not as popular as it once was, only ranking on the top 8,400 list.
Meaning of the name Lavina:
Latin: unknown
Origin of the name Lavina:
Lavina is a variation of Lavinia. Lavinia likely dated back to Etruscan times. It was the name of the daughter of King Latinus and the wife of Aeneas. The name spread in popularity throughout Latin cultures, creating variations like Lavina in recent times.
Symbolism of the name Lavina:
The baby name Lavina has an unknown meaning. As mentioned, it dates back to ancient Estrucan cultures. Some believe that it could translate to “from Lavinium.” Lavinia's husband Aeneas named Lavinium after her.
Style of the name Lavina:
Classical
Gender of the name Lavina:
Lavina is a noble name for girls.
Pronunciation of the name Lavina:
luh-VIN-uh
Number of syllables in the name Lavina:
Three
Emotion evoked from the name Lavina:
Lavina is a formal and refined baby name. It is serious and classical.
Alternative spellings for the name Lavina:
- Lavena
- Laveena
- Laviena
- Laveina
- Luvena
- Luvina
- Luveena
- Luveina
Nicknames for the name Lavina:
- Lav
- Lavi
- Lavie
- Lavy
- Vina
- Vin
- Vinny
Popularity of the name Lavina:
Lavina was a top 1,000 name in America until 1940 when it was number 949. It was a top 500 option in 1900 at rank 471. As of 2021, Lavina is a top 8,400 option at number 8,313.
Related names for the name Lavina:
Great middle names for Lavina and their meanings:
- Claire (clear, light, bright)
- Pearl (precious, smooth and round bead)
- Persephone (bringer of death)
- Sabine (Sabine woman)
- Belle (beautiful)
- Raine (she is singing, queen)
- Esme (esteemed, loved)
- Jade (stone of the side)
Famous people with the name Lavina:
- Lavina Tandon (actress, “Waaris”)
Lavinas in popular culture:
There are no pop culture references or fictional characters with the baby name Lavina.