Mava
MAH-vuh
Mava is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “A short and sweet name with multiple potential origins. It can be a diminutive of Mah-vav-ah (Hebrew for 'love') or a variant of Mavis (English, meaning 'song thrush').”, and peaked in popularity in 1939.
What Mava Means
“A short and sweet name with multiple potential origins. It can be a diminutive of Mah-vav-ah (Hebrew for 'love') or a variant of Mavis (English, meaning 'song thrush').”
The Story of Mava
The sound of a songbird's first note, pure and clear, filling the morning air.
Mava, appearing in Hebrew records as a diminutive for 'love' and in English as a variant of Mavis, meaning 'song thrush', offers a rich tapestry of sound. This name journeyed from ancient expressions of affection to the melodies of nature, carrying sweetness across time.
When you say 'Mava' aloud, you hear a gentle joy, a song you wish for your daughter. It’s a name for a child whose spirit is as sweet and bright as a melodious tune, filling your home with her gentle, lively presence.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#17 in 1939
Total Births
300
First Recorded
1915
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