Gustava
Pronunciation: [ g-oost-AHV-uh ]
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Meaning & Origin
Gustava is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced g-oost-AHV-uh.
Parents who love the name Gustava often also consider Chesterine, Narcissa, Alvira .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,141
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Gustava
Gustava is a girl name .
Gustava is currently ranked #71,141 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gustava include Gus, Gust, Gusty, Gustie, Ava, Avay, Avaie, Guy, Guie, and Guskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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