Girl name
Reva name meaning
“fitting, appropriate; considered deserved”
Reva means fitting, appropriate, or considered deserved. It comes from Persian ravā through the Turkish word reva and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. The Turkish expression reva görmek, meaning to deem something deserved or fitting, offers a concrete example of the word’s continuing use.
What does Reva mean?
Fitting, appropriate; considered deserved
In Turkish: uygun, yerinde; layık görülen
Reva remains familiar in Turkish through expressions concerning what is considered fitting or deserved. Its meaning therefore involves suitability and judgments about treatment or conduct. In a Turkish lexical context the name can be explained through Persian ravā, while identical spellings in other languages may have different origins.
Origin of the name Reva
The Turkish word reva comes from Persian ravā, meaning fitting, permissible, or considered deserved.
How to pronounce Reva
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɾeva/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | روا |
Is Reva a girl’s name?
Yes, Reva is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Reva does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Reva
FAQ about the name Reva
What is the meaning of Reva?
Reva means “fitting, appropriate; considered deserved”. The Turkish word reva comes from Persian ravā, meaning fitting, permissible, or considered deserved.
Is Reva a girl’s name?
Yes, Reva is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Reva in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Reva nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Reva?
Reva is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Reva have?
Reva has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Reva?
Reva does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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