Czech/Slavic · Girl name
Iva
“willow; also a short form of Ivana”
About the name Iva
Iva is a South and West Slavic feminine name that coincides with the word iva, willow, in Czech, Croatian, Serbian and other Slavic languages. It is also used as a short form of Ivana, the feminine of Ivan, the Slavic form of John. The name is found mainly in Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and the Czech Republic. Notable bearers include the Croatian tennis player Iva Majoli and the Czech singer Iva Bittová.
- Meaning
- willow; also a short form of Ivana
- Origin
- Czech/Slavic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- EE-va(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Iva
- Iva Marie
- Iva Lynn
- Iva Jane
- Iva Rose
- Iva Claire
Questions about Iva
- What does Iva mean?
- Iva is a Czech name meaning "willow; also a short form of Ivana".
- How do you pronounce Iva?
- Iva is pronounced EE-va, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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