virna

Virna is a feminine given name that has appeared primarily in Italy and among Italian-speaking communities. It is relatively uncommon outside these contexts. The name has been borne by several Italian women, most notably the actress Virna Lisi (1937–2014), whose career spanned Italian cinema, television, and international co-productions.

The origin and meaning of Virna are not well documented in standard onomastic references; in Italian usage, it is treated as a given name without a widely agreed-upon etymology. In some cases, it is presented as a stand-alone form rather than a derivative of a longer name. The name is typically used for girls and may appear in historical records, biographies, and filmographies in reference works and databases.

There are no widely recognized places, organizations, or scientific terms known by the name Virna, and the name remains primarily encountered as a personal given name. Its relatively low frequency means it is of limited prominence in contemporary naming trends but remains part of the broader corpus of Italian given names.