Melva
Discover the meaning and origin of the name Melva
Melva
Girl
irish
2 syllables
Melva is an irish girl's name meaning "Chief. handmaiden; feminine of melvin; armored".
The meaning of Melva is "Chief. handmaiden; feminine of melvin; armored" — a girl name of irish origin. It has 2 syllables.
- Origin
- irish
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
Meaning compiled from public name lists.
Meaning
Chief. handmaiden; feminine of melvin; armored
Popularity
Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))
Quick answers about Melva
Very rare in US records
What does Melva mean?
Melva is a girl name of irish origin meaning "Chief. handmaiden; feminine of melvin; armored".
Is Melva a rare name?
Yes. Melva does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.
Names with a similar meaning to Melva
Melva means "Chief. handmaiden; feminine of melvin; armored" — these names share that spirit.
- Charlotte — "Free woman, petite and feminine" (french)
Questions parents ask about Melva
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