Riva
Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Riva
Riva means "riverbank" or "shore" and derives from the Italian and Latin word "ripa," meaning river or bank.
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Etymology
Riva means "riverbank" or "shore" and derives from the Italian and Latin word "ripa," meaning river or bank. The name is used across Jewish, Italian, and English-speaking communities, with historical prominence in Jewish culture where it gained popularity in the 20th century.
Riva currently ranks #3,697 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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