Girl name
Iva name meaning
“God is gracious”
Iva is a feminine name meaning “God is gracious” in one established derivation. In this European naming line, it is a short form of Ivana, the Slavic feminine form of Ivan. That line ultimately reaches Hebrew Yōḥānān, a name expressing God’s graciousness.
What does Iva mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Iva
In one established derivation, Iva is a short form of Ivana, the Slavic feminine of Ivan. It ultimately derives from Hebrew Yōḥānān, expressing God's graciousness.
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Name combinations with Iva
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Iva, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Iva: God is gracious
- Helena: torch, bright light
- Dora: gift, present
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Meaning of each word
- Iva: God is gracious
- Justina: just, upright
- Trifena: delicate and refined
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Iva Marsela
Meaning of each word
- Iva: God is gracious
- Marsela: associated with the god Mars
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Meaning of each word
- Pina: may God add
- Iva: God is gracious
- Yona: dove
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Iva Natalie
Meaning of each word
- Iva: God is gracious
- Natalie: relating to birth or Christmas
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Meaning of each word
- Iva: God is gracious
- Chatarina: pure, clean
- Benedicta: blessed or praised
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How to pronounce Iva
| Syllables | 2 · 3 letters · 3-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦮ꦳ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮄᮗ |
Is Iva a girl’s name?
Yes, Iva is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Iva ranks #1,741 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Iva
Names with related meanings
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Elly♀My God is my oath
- Indrawati♀Woman associated with Indra
- Lisa♀God is my oath
- Elisabeth♀God is my oath
- Yohana♀God has shown grace
- Elizabeth♀God is my oath
- Krisna♂♀Black, dark-colored
- Elisa♂♀God is salvation
- Yana♂♀God is gracious
- Eli♀My God is my oath
- Astri♀Divinely beautiful
Famous people named Iva
- Iva Bachdim · b. 1981
- Iva Andini · b. 1981
- Iva Dewi Permata · b. 1970
- Iva Neliawati
FAQ about the name Iva
What is the meaning of Iva?
Iva means God is gracious. In one established derivation, Iva is a short form of Ivana, the Slavic feminine of Ivan. It ultimately derives from Hebrew Yōḥānān, expressing God's graciousness.
Is Iva a girl’s name?
Yes, Iva is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Iva?
Iva is of European and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Iva have?
Iva has 2 syllables (I-va) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Iva?
Iva ranks #1,741 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Iva?
Some ideas: Iva Helena Dora; Iva Justina Trifena; Iva Marsela.
Famous people named Iva?
Notable people named Iva include Iva Bachdim, Iva Andini, Iva Dewi Permata.
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