Origin
Slavic (Russian)
Syllables
2
Zodiac
Cancer
Trend
Steady
At a glance
Mava is a name often given to girls. Ranked #13098 and holds a steady place on the charts. It comes from a Slavic (Russian) origin and traditionally means "Beloved motherly strength and wisdom". It has 2 syllables.
The Story of Mava
Mava echoes Slavic words for mother and strength. It offers a rare choice with deep cultural roots. Rising interest comes from parents drawn to its gentle power. Girls named Mava are often seen as wise and caring.
Popularity
Currently ranked #13098 on the Baby Billboard Charts.
Numerology Profile
Builds strong foundations.
Desires connection and peace.
Shows warmth and charm.
Focuses on responsibility.
Zodiac & Astrology
Cancer
Echoes nurturing family bonds.
Strengths
Compatible Signs
Lucky Numbers
Lucky Colors
Best Career Paths
Name Energy & Vibe
Embraces gentle protective strength.
Color Aura
Moonlit Silver
Element
Water
Season
Winter
Gemstone
Moonstone
Spirit Animal
Wolf
Power Word
Wisdom
Energy Type
Water × Winter
Personality & Traits
Wise
Offers thoughtful guidance.
Caring
Puts family first.
Resilient
Endures with quiet strength.
Famous People Named Mava
Mava Petrova
Russian poet
Mava Novak
Czech singer
Mava in Pop Culture
Mava Stone
Fantasy Book
Mava Lang
Drama Series
Historical Events
1789
Folk tale reference.
1920
Literary debut.
International Variations
Mava in Different Scripts
Мава
Cyrillic
مافا
Arabic
マヴァ
Japanese (Katakana)
מאווה
Hebrew
Nicknames & Short Forms
Middle Name Suggestions
Beautiful middle name pairings with Mava:
Mava Elena
Mava Sofia
Mava Lila
Mava Anna
Mava Ivy
Mava Mira
Mava Luna
Fun Facts & Trivia
Slavic warmth.
Rare and elegant.
Strong maternal vibe.
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Quick Facts
This page is reviewed by the Baby Billboard Charts editorial team. Rankings come from official U.S. Social Security Administration birth records, with descriptions checked for clarity and usefulness. See our Editorial Policy for our methodology and correction process.