What is the origin of the name Shalva?

Shalva is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Shalva?

Shalva is currently ranked #9426 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Shalva?

Shalva is pronounced SHAHL-vah.

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GirlHebrew

Shalva

SHAHL-vah

Popularity

#9426

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

130

Peak Year

#11 in 2016

First Recorded

2002

Style

Soft & Gentle, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Hebrew name meaning "peace" or "tranquility".

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Shal Shally

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Shal Shally

Similar Names

Shalom Shira Ariela

Personality Traits

CalmPeacefulHarmony

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