Lavina (given name)
Lavina is a feminine given name. It is a variant of the name Lavinia, a name of Etruscan origin and a figure from Roman mythology.[1] Lavina is a popular name for women and girls among the Amish.[2]
It may refer to:
- Lavina Fielding Anderson (1944–2023), American historian
- Lavina Keough (1927–2001), American baseball player
- Lavina Martins (born 1993), Kenyan badminton player
- Lavina Tandon, Indian actress
- Lavina Williams (born 1979), New Zealand musical artist and musical theatre performer
References
[edit]- ^ Charbonneau, Karen (March 17, 2023). American Baby Girl Names: 1587-1920s. Post Falls, Idaho: A Ship's Cat Book. p. 368. ASIN B0BYTTGH3L.
- ^ Smith, Elmer L. (June 1968) [6-1], "Amish Names", Names: A Journal of Onomastics, 16 (2): 153–159