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Fanya
OriginSlavic and Russian diminutive of Frances
Meaning"from France; free man"
US RankUnranked
Below 5 births
About Fanya
Fanya might make an international and unusual short form for the classic Frances, or could stand as a full name on its own. Definitely classier than Tanya but with the same Eastern European flavor.
Pronounced FAHN-yuh.
As of October 2026, Fanya ranked #14929 in US births in 2016 SSA, peaked at #7077 in 1977.
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