Lavana

Lavana is considered the female variant of the Hebrew name Lavan, which in turn goes back to the biblical figure Laban. The name can be translated into German as 'the White'.

What does the name Lavana mean?

Lavana is considered a female first name derived from the Hebrew Lavan, which refers to the biblical Laban. In German, this name means 'the White'. The roots of the name lie in the ancient Hebrew word lavan (לָבָן), which means 'white', 'shining', and 'magnificent', or possibly in the Arabic word laban (لَبَن), which means 'the milk'. In the Marathi language, Lavana means 'to salt' (लवणा).

Where does the name Lavana come from?

The etymology of Lavana shows that it is a female first name of ancient Hebrew origin, reflected in the meaning 'the White'. The ancient Hebrew word lavan (לָבָן) means 'white, shining, magnificent', while the Arabic laban (لَبَن) means 'the milk'. The languages in which this name appears include English, Hebrew, and Indian.

How do you pronounce Lavana?

La-va-na

Popularity

In Germany, Lavana is a rather rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th on the list of the most common female baby names. In the last ten years, Lavana has been given as a first name less than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 11,574th. For the global popularity and distribution of Lavana, you can find the rankings in the name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Lana