Marva: meaning of the Hebrew name
מַרְוָה
Pronounced MAR-vah
- Girl
- Hebrew
Meaning of Marva
Marva is named after the fragrant sage plant, and also recalls revaya, being well watered, with its sense of freshness. A gentle, scented nature name for a girl.
Marva in Hebrew
Marva is written מרוה in Hebrew (with vowel points: מַרְוָה). Other spellings: מרווה. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- מMem
- רResh
- וVav
- הHe
Gematria value: 251 (Mem 40 + Resh 200 + Vav 6 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningsage
- PronunciationMAR-vah
- Hebrewמרוה
- Syllables2
- Other spellingsמרווה
Popularity in Israel
Marva was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Marva
What does the name Marva mean?
Marva is named after the fragrant sage plant, and also recalls revaya, being well watered, with its sense of freshness. A gentle, scented nature name for a girl.
How do you pronounce Marva?
Marva is pronounced MAR-vah in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Marva in Hebrew?
Marva is written מרוה in Hebrew (with vowel points: מַרְוָה). Other spellings: מרווה.
What is the gematria of Marva?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling מרוה adds up to 251 (Mem 40 + Resh 200 + Vav 6 + He 5).
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