Find out how popular the first name Venia has been for the last 1 years (from 1977 to 1977) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Venia by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Venia is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1977, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Venia.

The history of the first name Venia

The name Venia has its origins in Latin, derived from the word "venia" which means "favor," "indulgence," or "pardon." It is believed to have been in use as a given name since ancient Roman times.

Venia was a relatively uncommon name in ancient Rome, but it did hold some significance. In Roman mythology, Venia was the personification of favor, grace, and pardon, often depicted as a young woman carrying a scepter and an ear of wheat.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Venia dates back to the 2nd century AD, when a Roman woman named Venia Rufilla was mentioned in an inscription found in the city of Ephesus, located in modern-day Turkey. This inscription suggests that the name was in use during the Roman Imperial period.

In the Middle Ages, the name Venia saw some usage among Christian communities, likely due to its association with the concept of pardon and forgiveness in religious contexts. One notable bearer of the name was Venia of Nursia, an Italian abbess who lived in the 6th century and founded a convent in the town of Nursia.

During the Renaissance period, the name Venia reemerged, particularly in Italian households. One famous figure from this era was Venia Trevisan, an Italian painter and engraver born in 1490 in Venice. She was known for her detailed engravings and her contributions to the flourishing of the Venetian art scene.

In the 18th century, Venia appeared as the name of a character in the play "The Clandestine Marriage" by David Garrick and George Colman the Elder. This play, first performed in 1766, helped to popularize the name in English-speaking circles.

Another notable bearer of the name was Venia Bambini, an Italian soprano born in 1868 who performed in various operas across Europe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her exceptional vocal talents earned her recognition and acclaim in the operatic world.

Data source

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