Teiva
Polynesian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Teiva
Teiva is a Polynesian name derived from Tahitian and means "the sea" or "ocean," with roots in the Austronesian language family.
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Etymology
Teiva is a Polynesian name derived from Tahitian and means "the sea" or "ocean," with roots in the Austronesian language family. The name is used primarily in Tahitian and broader Polynesian cultures, particularly in French Polynesia, reflecting the deep cultural connection these island societies have with the ocean.
Teiva currently ranks #3,356 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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