Mara
MAHR-uh
Girl · Hebrew
Meaning: Bitter, sea, of the sea
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Riva
Girl · Latin · Short name
- Meaning
- From the shore, maid, to bind
- Pronunciation
- REE-vuh
- Origin
- Latin
- Popularity
- Rare in United States (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
From Latin and Hebrew; meaning debated, often shore or to bind.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ClassicVintageSoft and gentle
Languages in use: Latin, Hebrew, English
Commonly used in: United States, Israel, Italy
Alternate spellings
RivaLatin / Hebrew
Same spelling; no common variant.
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Behind the Name, Latin and Hebrew Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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