Melva
Pronunciation: [ m-EHLV-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,554
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Old English origin
"field settlement"
#20,522 in US
Vietnamese origin
"scholar"
#20,580 in US
Celtic origin
"iron-willed, strong"
#20,697 in US
Old French origin
"from the alder grove"
#20,393 in US
Old English origin
"skilled metalworker"
#20,489 in US
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About the Name Melva
Melva is a boy name .
Is Melva a boy or girl name? Melva is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,554 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #71,582. Melva is more commonly used as a boy name.
Melva is currently ranked #20,554 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Melva include Mel, Mey, Meie, and Melkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Melva include Melvin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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