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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Spring, springtime
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ah-VEE-vah
Aviva is a Hebrew name meaning 'spring' or 'springtime,' pronounced ah-VEE-vah. You may come across the claim that it means 'springlike, fresh, or dewy,' but the sourced meaning is simply 'spring/springtime' — the fresh and dewy flourishes aren't part of that core meaning. It's been recorded in U.S. baby-name data going back to 1935.
Meaning & Origin of Aviva
Meaning: Spring, springtime.
Origin: Hebrew.
A common claim: Said to mean 'springlike, fresh, or dewy'. Actually: The core meaning is simply 'spring/springtime' — 'fresh' and especially 'dewy' are embellishments not directly supported by the sourced meaning.
Source: Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Aviva
ah-VEE-vahIPA /ɑːˈviːvə/
Popularity of Aviva
Aviva hit its high point in the Social Security data in 2021, ranking #1640 with 127 babies given the name; by 2024 it had eased to #1800, with 111 babies.
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FAQ
What does the name Aviva mean?
Spring, springtime. (Source: Wikipedia)
How do you pronounce Aviva?
Aviva is pronounced ah-VEE-vah (IPA: /ɑːˈviːvə/).
Is Aviva a popular name right now?
Aviva is near its all-time peak (#1640 in 2021), ranked #1800 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1935–2024.)
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