Vanaya is of Sanskrit origin and means "goddess of speech". It is a unique, melodic name that adds a touch of exotic elegance to its bearer. Pronounced va-NAH-yah, it consists of three syllables with the stress on the second syllable. The name Vanaya is often associated with nature and beauty, as it shares its root with words like 'vanya', meaning forest in Sanskrit.
The name Vanaya had a gap of seven years between its appearances on birth records, with a total of 13 babies given this name during that span.