♀ Name Riva

Q: What does the name Riva mean?

Riva means 'captivating' (from Hebrew 'ribhqeh/ריבקה' = connection, or Semitic 'rbq/רבק' = to tie firmly/to join/to snare). By the way, in Italian, riva means 'shore' or 'riverside'.

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Riva is a ♀ girl name.

Where does the name Riva come from?

Riva is a variant of the name Rivka, which is a modern Hebrew form of the name Rebecca.

What does the name Riva mean?

Riva means “captivating” (from Hebrew “ribhqeh/ריבקה” = connection, or Semitic “rbq/רבק” = to tie firmly/to join/to snare). By the way, in Italian, riva means “shore” or “riverside”.

Pronunciation of Riva

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Popularity of the name Riva

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