Lavinia

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
Pure, Woman of Rome
Pronunciation
la-VEE-nya(Italian)
la-WEE-nee-a(Latin)
luh-VIN-ee-uh or luh-VEEN-yuh
lə-VIN-ee-ə(English)
Popularity
Lavinia is not an extremely popular name in the world, but it has been used consistently over the years. It was quite popular during the late 1800s and early 1900s in the United States, but its usage has declined over the years. It is more commonly used in countries like Italy and Romania.

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Lavinia Name meanings & History

Pure, Woman of Rome. Meaning unknown, probably of Etruscan origin. In Roman legend Lavinia was the daughter of King Latinus, the wife of Aeneas, and the ancestor of the Roman people. According to the legend Aeneas named the town of Lavinium in honour of his wife. Lavinia is a classic and timeless name that has been used for girls for centuries. It is perfect for parents who want a name that is elegant, feminine, and has historical significance.

Zodiac Sign of Lavinia: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra

Synonyms of Lavinia:

L: Luscious,Lover,Lovely,Liaison,Lazy,Languid,Legal

A: Action,Ambitious,Aggressive,Argumentative,Angry,Assertive

V: Vivacious,Variety,Versatility,Vexing

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

N: Nice,Nutrition,Nervous,Neat,Neurosis,Nagging,Nitpicking

Lavinia is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Lavinia include Lavinia Fontana (Italian painter), Lavinia Warren (American entertainer), and Lavinia Woodward (British medical student).

2.) Lavinia (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) ladylike

Other Forms: Lavenia


3.) LAVINIA (Female)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: Old Latin name believed to be a feminine form of Latinus (from Latium, the area surrounding and including ancient Rome). The name is borne in Roman mythology by a daughter of King Latinus. She was the last wife of Aeneas and was considered to be the mother of the Roman people. Var: Levina, Livinia, Lavina, Luvena, Luvenia. (LAH-BEE-NEE-AH)


4.) Lavinia (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) a form of Lavina.

Other Forms: Laviniah, Lavinie, Laviniya, Laviniyah, Lavyni, Lavynia, Lavyniah, Lavyny, Lavynya, Lavynyah, Levenia, Leveniah, Levinia, Leviniah, Leviniya, Leviniyah, Levynia, Levyniah, Levynya, Levynyah, Livinia, Liviniah, Lovinia, Lyvinia, Lyviniah, Lyvinya, Lyvinyah


5.) Lavinia (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: Mother of Rome

Other Forms: Laviniah, Lavinja, Lavinya


6.) LAVINIA (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Derived from the Latin Latium (an ancient country of Italy in which Rome was situated). The name Lavinia (of Latium) was borne in Roman mythology by the daughter of Latinus, the king of Latium. It was prophesied that Lavinia would marry a foreigner, and a battle was fought between Aeneas, Turnus, and the Rutulians. Aeneas was the victor and wed Lavinia, who produced a son, Iulus, the founder of the Roman race. (LAH-VIN-EE-AH)


7.) LAVINIA (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Borne in Roman mythology by the daughter of King Latinus. She was the last wife of Aeneas and was considered to be the mother of the Roman people. The name is a feminine form of Latinus (from Latium, the area surrounding and including ancient Rome). Var: Lavina. (LAH-VIN-EE-AH)


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