Meaning: Its source is a Khmer (Cambodian) expression meaning "Golden."

Languages: This girl's name is used in English, Italian and Khmer (Cambodian).

Nickname For: Savannah and Vanessa

Variant Forms: Lavanna

Popularity: The name Vanna ranked 3841st in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Narrative:

For English and Italian speakers, it could be an alternate form of Vanessa. Also, it could be a feminine form of the boys' name Van, short for Evan, meaning ''Youth.''

For Khmer speakers, it is based on an expression meaning ''Golden.''