Reeva
Fact sheet
- Name
- Reeva
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Reeva is likely an English variation of Riva, a spelling of the name Rebekah, which originally comes from the ancient Hebrew Rivqah (רִבְקָה). The meaning is disputed and not clearly defined.
What does the name Reeva mean?
Reeva is likely an English variation of Riva, a spelling of the name Rebekah, which originally comes from the ancient Hebrew Rivqah (רִבְקָה). The meaning is disputed and not clearly defined. The girl's name likely means 'the Captivating', 'the Connector', or more loosely interpreted as 'the Charming', 'the Enchanting', and 'the Alluring'. The origins lie in the ancient Hebrew ribhqeh (רִיבְקָה) for 'a connection' and 'a link' or the Semitic root rbq (רבק) for 'to bind', 'to tie', 'to captivate', 'to couple', and 'to connect'. The first name is also interpreted from Hebrew רב קוה as 'the great patience' and 'the great expectation'. It is possible that the name Rivqāh is derived from the word biqrāh, which originally comes from the Arabic baqara (بَقَرة) for 'the cow' and 'the cattle'. This leads to the additional meaning 'the kid' (in a positive sense). There is also a reference to the Old French rivière for 'river' and to the Hindi expression ravā (रीवा) for 'appropriate', 'correct', 'fertile'.
Where does the name Reeva come from?
Etymology Reeva is a feminine first name of ancient Hebrew origin with the meaning 'the Captivating' or 'the Enchanting'. Ancient Hebrew
How do you pronounce Reeva?
Sound & pronunciation of Reeva: The name Reeva is two syllables and vocally elongated. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as 'Ree-va' [ˈʁeːva], starting with a long E sound that conveys brightness and clarity. The voiced V provides a soft, flowing connection to the second syllable. The ending '-va' sounds open and warm. Reeva appears modern and feminine - harmonious, present, and sonically balanced.
When is the name day of Reeva?
The name day of Reeva is March 23, August 30, and September 12.
Popularity
Reeva is a common first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 4,045th in the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2013 at 1,267th place. In the last ten years, Reeva has been given as a first name about 80 times, placing it 2,789th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,897th.
Nicknames & pet names
Reevchen
Famous people
- Reeva Steenkamp (Model)
Frequently asked questions about the name Reeva
What is the origin of the name Reeva?
Reeva has ancient Hebrew roots and is a variation of the name Riva, which is derived from the Hebrew Rivqah.
What does the name Reeva mean?
The meaning of Reeva is disputed but is often interpreted as 'the Captivating', 'the Connector', or 'the Enchanting'.
How popular is the name Reeva?
The name Reeva is less common in many countries and does not have high popularity compared to other traditional names.