Riva
REE-vuh
Popularity
#3203
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
1,577
Peak Year
#57 in 2023
First Recorded
1910
Style
Soft & Gentle, Nature-Inspired
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
This name has several possible origins, including a Hebrew root meaning 'river' or 'bank of a river'. It can also be a diminutive of Italian names.
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The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Riva Levinson
American novelist and screenwriter.
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