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Seva

♂ Boy

Pronounced SEH-vah /ˈsɛ.vɑ/Medium

Meaning: A name used in several cultures, variously the Sanskrit seva, 'selfless service; devotion', and a Russian short form of Vsevolod ('ruler of all'); routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Selfless service; devotion: Seva is Sanskrit/Russian. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'SEH-vah').
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Origin LowSanskrit, Russian
MeaningA name used in several cultures, variously the Sanskrit seva, 'selfless service; devotion', and a Russian short form of Vsevolod ('ruler of all'); routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#8198 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 15

History & Origin

Seva is a name used in several cultures, variously the Sanskrit seva, 'selfless service; devotion', and a Russian short form of Vsevolod ('ruler of all'; routes uncertain, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'SEH-vah').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian and Russian families. Rare, selfless-service at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Seva is used in several cultures, variously the Sanskrit seva ('selfless service; devotion') and a Russian short form of Vsevolod ('ruler of all') — a lyrical, classic name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'SEH-vah').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Seva — routes uncertain

Variations

SevakVsevolod

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Seva mean?

Seva is variously Sanskrit ('selfless service; devotion') and a Russian short form of Vsevolod ('ruler of all'); the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Seva?

It's said SEH-vah /ˈsɛ.vɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Seva a boy or girl name?

Seva is a boy's name here (used for both sexes in some families).

How popular is Seva?

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

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