Gender: Female
Origin: American, Hebrew
Meaning: Songbird, Pleasant
Pronunciation: MAH-vah, /ˈmɑvə/, M AE V AH
Popularity Rank: #59,663
Mava is thought to be a variation of the name Mavis, which comes from the Old French word 'mave', meaning 'songbird'.
The name Mava is of American, Hebrew origin and means Songbird, Pleasant. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Mava is commonly found in South Africa, United States of America, France, and 44 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: MAH-vah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈmɑvə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AE V AH
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Mava is recorded 475 times globally, ranking it as the 59,663th most common name worldwide.
Mava is most prevalent in South Africa, with 281 occurrences, making it the 5,076th most popular name in the country.
In South Africa, the name Mava is found among 1 in every 8345 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #5,076 | 1 : 8,345 |
| United States of America | #44,374 | 1 : 67,004 |
| France | #28,309 | 1 : 52,159 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Mava from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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