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Vesta Laney

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Given Name
Vesta
Surname
Laney

The Name Vesta

Origin
Latin, Roman
Meaning
The Roman goddess of the hearth, home, and family.
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The Laney Surname

Origin
English, Irish
Meaning
Derived from a place name or personal name, possibly meaning 'from the lane' or related to a narrow passage.
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