Vesna
Vesna is a Christian girl name of Slavic origin, meaning “Spring”.
| Meaning | Spring |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Slavic |
| Written as | Весна |
| Pronunciation | VEHS-nah |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, North Macedonia |
Meaning and origin of Vesna
Vesna is the word for 'spring' in several Slavic languages, and as a name it evokes renewal and new growth. Some writers describe Vesna as a Slavic goddess or spirit of spring, though how far that figure reaches back into genuine early belief is debated by scholars. The name was very popular in the former Yugoslavia. It became known worldwide through Vesna Vulović, a flight attendant who survived a fall of more than ten kilometres in 1972.
Is Vesna a Christian name?
Vesna has no Christian saint behind it and is used as a nature name by families of any background; any link to old Slavic mythology is more poetic than religious.
How popular is Vesna?
A familiar name across the former Yugoslavia, most common among women born in the 1960s and 1970s.
Gifts with the name Vesna
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Spellings and variants of Vesna
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vesna mean?
Vesna means 'Spring'. It is of Slavic origin.
Is Vesna a Christian name?
Vesna has no Christian saint behind it and is used as a nature name by families of any background; any link to old Slavic mythology is more poetic than religious.
How do you pronounce Vesna?
Vesna is pronounced VEHS-nah.
Is Vesna a boy or girl name?
Vesna is usually a girl name.