Vanyo

Vanyo is a Bulgarian masculine given name functioning as a diminutive or pet form of Ivan, the South Slavic equivalent of John. Ivan itself derives from the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning God is gracious, through the Greek Ioannes and Latin Iohannes. The name belongs to a large family of European diminutives built on Ivan, including Vanya, Vano, and Vania, which are used across Slavic and Caucasian traditions. It is most commonly encountered as an affectionate or informal form in Bulgarian-speaking communities.