One who moves; star; rain
In Sanskrit, Reva is an epithet of the goddess Rati and the Narmada River, meaning 'one who moves' or 'swift'. In a Hebrew context, it is often used as a variation of Riva or a diminutive of Rebecca, meaning 'to tie' or 'snare'. It also appears in various cultures as a reference to a star or rain.
Less common today
Reva isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,505 in 1990.
Long-running character on the soap opera Guiding Light · Guiding Light
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American actress and model
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
