Niva

נִיבָה

• Gender: Female
• Origin: Modern Hebrew
• Meaning: speech, expression

• Niva is the feminine form of Niv, sharing its beautiful meaning of "speech" or "expression." It has a soft, vowel-forward sound that feels approachable and graceful, the kind of name that is easy to say and impossible to forget. For parents drawn to the idea that a name can celebrate the gift of voice and connection, Niva is a thoughtful and elegant Hebrew choice.

  Some names feel like they were always there waiting to be discovered — and this is one of them. It carries a meaning about voice and expression that feels especially resonant for parents who value communication and connection. For those who have been circling Ava or Nova but want something with a distinctly Hebrew heartbeat, Niva is a lovely and underused gem.

• Alternate Spellings: Nivah, Neva
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Ariel
  ,
  Yael
  ,
  Shira
  ,
  Nir