Iva
/EEVUH/ English Unisex
Meaning & Origin
Iva is a English name meaning "God is gracious". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. Origin debated, but potentially Slavic or Germanic. Could be a short form of Slavic names beginning with 'Iv-' like Ivan, ultimately derived from Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious', or related to the Yew tree.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Unisex
Phonetic EEVUH
IPA ˈivə
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as EEVUH. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Iva
- · Iva Zanicchi - Italian Singer
- · Iva Majoli - Croatian Tennis Player
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