Cleva
Pronunciation: [ kl-EEV-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cleva first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 16 babies have been named Cleva in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cleva is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #71,235 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,235
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Visigothic Germanic al + wer origin
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Latin lucidus origin
"luminous, shining (via Lucinda)"
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Old English origin
"settlement of the Britons"
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Celtic origin
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Latin gerundive mirandus origin
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Greek origin
"variant of Chloris, goddess of flowers"
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About the Name Cleva
Cleva is a girl name .
Cleva is currently ranked #71,235 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cleva include Cle, Cly, Clie, and Clekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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