Gender: Female
Origin: Gaelic, Scottish
Meaning: Fair chief; a strong and beautiful woman with leadership qualities.
Pronunciation: mal-VEE-nah, /mælˈviːnə/, M AA L V IY N AH
Popularity Rank: #12,781
This name is derived from the Gaelic elements 'mal' meaning 'bald' or 'chief' and 'bhíne' meaning 'fair' or 'white'. Malvina is often associated with the heroine in the poetry of James Macpherson.
The name Malvina is of Gaelic, Scottish origin and means Fair chief; a strong and beautiful woman with leadership qualities., Handmaiden, Chieftain, Smooth Brow, Sweet. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Malvina is commonly found in France, Italy, Chile, and 69 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: mal-VEE-nah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /mælˈviːnə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AA L V IY N AH
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Malvina is recorded 3,712 times globally, ranking it as the 12,781th most common name worldwide.
Malvina is most prevalent in France, with 1,020 occurrences, making it the 1,863th most popular name in the country.
In Albania, the name Malvina is found among 1 in every 380 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #1,863 | 1 : 1,278 |
| Italy | #2,719 | 1 : 1,836 |
| Chile | #1,645 | 1 : 1,974 |
| Argentina | #922 | 1 : 847 |
| Albania | #580 | 1 : 380 |
| Brazil | #4,401 | 1 : 5,757 |
| United States of America | #15,007 | 1 : 15,331 |
| Russia | #4,067 | 1 : 3,665 |
| Uruguay | #1,172 | 1 : 1,117 |
| Israel | #5,160 | 1 : 4,153 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Malvina from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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