Yva
Germanic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Yva
Yva is a modern variant or diminutive of the name Iva, which derives from the Germanic element "iv" meaning "bow" or "archer," though it may also function as a short form of names like Yvonne (from the Germanic Yvo, meaning "yew wood").
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Etymology
Yva is a modern variant or diminutive of the name Iva, which derives from the Germanic element "iv" meaning "bow" or "archer," though it may also function as a short form of names like Yvonne (from the Germanic Yvo, meaning "yew wood"). The name is used primarily in Scandinavian, German, and English-speaking cultures, with Yvonne gaining particular popularity in French-speaking regions during the 20th century, though Yva itself remains relatively uncommon and contemporary.
Yva currently ranks #13,548 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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