Ліва
/Lee-va/
Life.
Gender
Girls
Origin
Jewish
Popularity
#4869
Syllables
2 syllables
Meaning
Life.
The name Liva has Jewish origin (from Hebrew חַוָּה – “life”) and is used in Ukrainian culture as a symbol of vital energy and optimism. In modern Ukraine the name is gaining popularity among young parents who appreciate its brevity and positive meaning.
Nicknames & variations
Personality traits
Famous bearers
Ліва (співачка, українська поп‑виконавиця)
Ліва Ковальчук (актриса)
Ліва Петрова (модель)
Ліва Гончар (телеведуча)
Similar names
Лада
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Harmony, order, love; name of the Slavic goddess of beauty.
Лариса
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Seagull or one from the city of Larisa.
Люба
GirlsSlavic
love, affection
Людмила
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people, nation, dear
Ліана
GirlsLatin
The name of a twining plant, symbolizing flexibility and connection.
Лідія
GirlsGreek
One who comes from Lydia, a region in Asia Minor.
Ліля
GirlsUkrainian
A diminutive form of Лілія.
Лілія
GirlsLatin
The lily flower, a symbol of purity, innocence, and beauty.
Софія
GirlsGreek
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Марія
GirlsAncient Hebrew
Desired, beloved, lady
Анастасія
GirlsGreek
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Анна
GirlsAncient Hebrew
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Єва
GirlsAncient Hebrew
Life or that which gives life.
Емілія
GirlsLatin
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Вікторія
GirlsLatin
Victory.
Лічарда
GirlsGerman
Strong.