Irvina
Scottish · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Irvina
The name 'Irvina' is a feminine given name of Scottish origin, meaning "fresh water" or "green river," derived from the River Irvine in Scotland, with its root in the Celtic elements "ir" (fresh/green) and "afon" (water/river).
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Etymology
The name 'Irvina' is a feminine given name of Scottish origin, meaning "fresh water" or "green river," derived from the River Irvine in Scotland, with its root in the Celtic elements "ir" (fresh/green) and "afon" (water/river). It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Scotland and the United States, with no strong religious ties, and notable historical context includes its association with the Scottish town of Irvine and the 19th-century American poet Irvina C. Smith.
Irvina currently ranks #5,389 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1954.
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