Viva

VEE-vah'VEE-vah'2 syllables
🇻🇦Latin
Energetic

MEANING

Alive

ORIGIN

Roman

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Latin word 'vivus' meaning 'alive' or 'living'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used to convey a sense of vitality and life.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in various forms throughout Roman history to signify life and vitality.

🇪🇸Spanish
Bright

MEANING

Long live

ORIGIN

Spanish

ETYMOLOGY

Used as an exclamation of celebration or support, often seen in expressions like 'Viva la vida!'

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly used in celebratory contexts in Spanish-speaking countries.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Frequently used in political and cultural slogans throughout history.

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FAQs About Viva

The name Viva means "alive" in Latin, "long live" in Spanish.
Viva has Roman and Spanish origins. Derived from the Latin word 'vivus' meaning 'alive' or 'living'.
Viva is pronounced VEE-vah (VEE-vah). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Viva include Vi, Vivi.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Viva include Luna, Milo, Aria.
The most common spelling is Viva. Alternative spellings include Veva.
Viva - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations