Gender: Girl
Origin: Sanskrit mythology, English word name
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names
Lava Name Meaning and Origin
Lava has multiple origins and meanings across different cultures. In Sanskrit, it is connected to the story in Hindu mythology, where Lava is one of the twin sons of the god Rama and his wife Sita. In this context, Lava symbolizes strength and virtue. In some other cultures, Lava can also refer to “flowing lava” in reference to volcanic lava, symbolizing power and destruction.