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Lava

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Pronounced LAH-vuh /ˈlɑː.və/Medium

Meaning: Lava is the English/Italian word for molten rock (from Italian lava, ultimately Latin labes, 'a fall'); it is also a Sanskrit name, Lava, a son of Rama in the Ramayana. We give both routes honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A fiery word and a classic name: Lava is molten rock, and also Rama's son in the Ramayana (said 'LAH-vuh'). Both routes noted.
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Origin LowEnglish, Sanskrit
MeaningLava is the English/Italian word for molten rock (from Italian lava, ultimately Latin labes, 'a fall'); it is also a Sanskrit name, Lava, a son of Rama in the Ramayana. We give both routes honestly.
U.S. rank (2019)#16936
2019 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Lava is the English/Italian word for molten rock (from Latin labes, 'a fall'), and, quite separately, a Sanskrit name: Lava, one of Rama's twin sons in the Ramayana. As a given name it reads as a bold word-name or a classic Indian name; we give both routes honestly, rare in the U.S. (said 'LAH-vuh').

As a girl's given name it appears only in the deepest, rarest tier. Extremely rare and bold.

Did you know? Lava is the word for molten rock — and, separately, a Sanskrit name borne by Lava, a son of Rama in the Ramayana. We give both routes honestly (said 'LAH-vuh').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Lava — English/Italian word 'molten rock'; Sanskrit Lava (son of Rama)

Variations

LavahLaavaLawa

Nicknames

LalaLav

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lava mean?

Lava is the word for molten rock, and also a Sanskrit name, Lava, a son of Rama in the Ramayana.

How do you pronounce Lava?

It's said LAH-vuh /ˈlɑː.və/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lava a boy or girl name?

Lava is used here as a girl's name; the Sanskrit Lava (Rama's son) is male.

How popular is Lava?

Lava is extremely rare as a given name in the U.S.

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