Kava
Polynesian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Kava
Kava derives from the Polynesian word for a plant (Piper methysticum) used to make a ceremonial beverage, and the name literally means "the plant" or refers to the drink itself in languages like Tongan and Samoan.
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Etymology
Kava derives from the Polynesian word for a plant (Piper methysticum) used to make a ceremonial beverage, and the name literally means "the plant" or refers to the drink itself in languages like Tongan and Samoan. The name is primarily used in Pacific Islander cultures, particularly among Tongan, Samoan, Fijian, and Hawaiian peoples, where kava holds deep ceremonial and social significance in traditional rituals and gatherings.
Kava currently ranks #16,307 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1969.
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