Iva (given name)


Iva is a given name.

Feminine name

Iva is a feminine given name found mostly in Slavic countries, but also occasionally in English-speaking countries and elsewhere. The name Iva comes from the Old Slavic name Ivana, which is the feminine form of the name Ivan. The root of the name Ivan is in the Hebrew name Yochanan, which means God is merciful or God's grace.
Notable people with the name include:

Masculine name

Iva is also a masculine name, found in Australia and New Zealand, as well as in Georgia. Notable people with the name include: