Ilva
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Ilva
The name 'Ilva' is of uncertain origin but is often considered a feminine given name meaning "island" or "from the island," derived from the Latin *insula* or possibly linked to the Ilva (Elba) island in the Tyrrhenian Sea.
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Etymology
The name 'Ilva' is of uncertain origin but is often considered a feminine given name meaning "island" or "from the island," derived from the Latin *insula* or possibly linked to the Ilva (Elba) island in the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is used in Italian and Scandinavian cultures, with historical context tied to the ancient name for the island of Elba, but has no specific religious association.
Ilva currently ranks #4,890 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1921.
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