Vanya

Vanya is a Slavic diminutive of Ivan, itself the Russian and South Slavic form of the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning God is gracious. It functions as both an affectionate short form and an independent given name across Russian, Bulgarian, and other Slavic cultures, used for both males and females depending on the region. The name appears widely in Russian literature and folklore, often as the archetypal everyman figure. Related forms include Ivan, Vania, and Vanka.