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Revna

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Pronounced REV-nah /ˈrɛv.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Old Norse hrafn, 'a raven' (a bird of wisdom and the god Odin); a Scandinavian name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A raven: Revna is Old Norse. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'REV-nah'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowNorse, Scandinavian
MeaningFrom the Old Norse hrafn, 'a raven' (a bird of wisdom and the god Odin); a Scandinavian name; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#8757 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 65

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320202025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Revna comes from the Old Norse hrafn, 'a raven' (a bird of wisdom and the god Odin); a Scandinavian name (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'REV-nah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, boosted by Norse-themed media. Rare, a-raven at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Revna means 'a raven' in Old Norse (a bird of wisdom and the god Odin) — a crisp, striking name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'REV-nah').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Revna — Old Norse; routes layered

Variations

RavnaRafna

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Revna mean?

Revna is Old Norse for 'a raven' (a bird of wisdom and the god Odin). The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Revna?

It's said REV-nah /ˈrɛv.nɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Revna a boy or girl name?

Revna is a girl's name.

How popular is Revna?

Revna is a very rare name in the U.S.

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