What is the origin of the name Tavia?

Tavia is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Tavia?

Tavia is currently ranked #12010 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Tavia?

Tavia is pronounced TAY-vee-ah.

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Tavia

TAY-vee-ah

Popularity

#12010

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

2,477

Peak Year

#104 in 1993

First Recorded

1944

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A feminine form of Octavius, a Roman family name meaning 'eighth.' It may also be a short form of Octavia.

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Tav Via Tavy

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Tav Via Tavy

Spelling Variations

Octavia Tavie

Similar Names

Olivia Sophia Amelia Ava

Personality Traits

CreativeIndependentEnergeticOptimistic

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