Selva
Pronunciation: [ s-AYLV-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #37,007
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Selva
Selva is a girl name .
Selva is currently ranked #37,007 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Selva include Sel, Sey, Seie, and Selkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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