Gender: Female
Origin: English, Hebrew
Meaning: Bitter or beloved; lady of the house., Marvelous, Lady
Pronunciation: MAR-vuh, /ˈmɑrvə/, M AA R V AH
Popularity Rank: #22,886
Derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning "bitter" or "beloved". Marva can also be a variation of the name Marvetta, meaning "lady of the house".
The name Marva is of English, Hebrew origin and means Bitter or beloved; lady of the house., Marvelous, Lady, Mistress of the House, Renowned Friend, The Plant Sage. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Marva is commonly found in United States of America, Jamaica, Canada, and 52 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: MAR-vuh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈmɑrvə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AA R V AH
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Marva is recorded 1,726 times globally, ranking it as the 22,886th most common name worldwide.
Marva is most prevalent in United States of America, with 965 occurrences, making it the 3,060th most popular name in the country.
In Jamaica, the name Marva is found among 1 in every 353 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #3,060 | 1 : 1,875 |
| Jamaica | #259 | 1 : 353 |
| Canada | #4,407 | 1 : 4,174 |
| United Kingdom | #7,322 | 1 : 7,120 |
| Panama | #3,297 | 1 : 5,459 |
| Israel | #8,427 | 1 : 8,997 |
| Saudi Arabia | #66,199 | 1 : 125,748 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Marva from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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