Kriva
Slavic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Kriva
Kriva derives from Slavic roots meaning "curved" or "crooked," related to the Proto-Slavic word *krivъ.
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Etymology
Kriva derives from Slavic roots meaning "curved" or "crooked," related to the Proto-Slavic word *krivъ. The name is primarily used in South Slavic cultures, particularly among Serbs, Croats, and other Balkan peoples, with historical usage documented in medieval Serbian and Croatian records.
Kriva currently ranks #5,322 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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