Rava

♀ Girl

Pronounced RAH-vah /ˈrɑː.və/Medium

Meaning: A name echoing the Aramaic/Hebrew Rava (a great Talmudic sage) and the Italian rava; as a girl's name it reads as a short, modern pick. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A short, warm name: Rava echoes a Talmudic sage's name (said 'RAH-vah'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowHebrew, Italian

MeaningA name echoing the Aramaic/Hebrew Rava (a great Talmudic sage) and the Italian rava; as a girl's name it reads as a short, modern pick. Routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (1975)#10183 ↘ Falling

1975 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1923

Total births (all-time)≈ 11

History & Origin

Rava touches the Talmudic Rava and an Italian word-sound, landing as a short, modern girl's name. The routes are uncertain, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'RAH-vah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, short, and warm.

Did you know? Rava echoes the Aramaic/Hebrew Rava (a revered Talmudic sage) and the Italian rava; as a girl's name it reads short and modern, its route uncertain, which we note (said 'RAH-vah').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Rava — Hebrew/Aramaic sage / Italian; uncertain

Variations

RavahRaavaRavvaRayva

Nicknames

RavAva

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rava mean?

Rava echoes the Aramaic/Hebrew Rava and the Italian rava; the routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Rava?

It's said RAH-vah /ˈrɑː.və/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rava a boy or girl name?

Rava is a girl's name.

How popular is Rava?

Rava is an extremely rare name in the U.S.