Gender: Female
Origin: Irish
Meaning: A female name of Irish origin meaning 'follower of Saint Molua'.
Pronunciation: MEL-vuh, /ˈmɛlvə/, M EH L V AH
Popularity Rank: #11,021
Derived from the Gaelic name Meallábhán, meaning 'follower of Saint Molua'.
The name Melva is of Irish origin and means A female name of Irish origin meaning 'follower of Saint Molua'., Armored Ruler, Mill-worker, Chieftain, Handmaiden, Slender, Delicate, Flower Name, Ruler, Sweet Friend. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Melva is commonly found in Colombia, Peru, United States of America, and 56 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: MEL-vuh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈmɛlvə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M EH L V AH
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH 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 Melva is recorded 4,484 times globally, ranking it as the 11,021th most common name worldwide.
Melva is most prevalent in Colombia, with 1,453 occurrences, making it the 1,236th most popular name in the country.
In Panama, the name Melva is found among 1 in every 642 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | #1,236 | 1 : 888 |
| Peru | #990 | 1 : 978 |
| United States of America | #3,872 | 1 : 2,577 |
| Panama | #649 | 1 : 642 |
| Mexico | #4,804 | 1 : 5,493 |
| Bolivia | #1,933 | 1 : 2,345 |
| Spain | #5,678 | 1 : 6,745 |
| Guatemala | #2,186 | 1 : 3,058 |
| South Africa | #15,313 | 1 : 36,639 |
| Chile | #5,976 | 1 : 10,608 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Melva from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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