Malvina
Meaning of Malvina
Malvina is a beautiful and timeless name with origins in Gaelic and Latin. The name is derived from the Gaelic name "Maol Mhín," meaning "smooth brow" or "brow of tranquility." In Latin, it is believed to be derived from the word "malva," meaning "mallow," a type of flowering plant. Malvina has been used as a feminine given name in various cultures, including Spanish and Italian. In Spanish, it is pronounced as mal-VEE-nah, while in Italian, it is also pronounced as mal-VEE-nah. In English, the pronunciation is mal-VEE-nuh. This elegant name has a rich history and literary associations, most notably through the Ossianic poems by James Macpherson, where Malvina is depicted as a woman of great beauty and grace. Despite its rarity in recent years, Malvina holds a classic charm that resonates with parents seeking a unique yet traditional name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as mal-VEE-nah (/malˈbina/)
Italian
- Pronunced as mal-VEE-nah (/malˈviːna/)
English
- Pronunced as mal-VEE-nuh (/mælˈviːnə/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
States Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Malvina
| Malvina Cornell Hoffman was a renowned American sculptor known for her life-size bronze sculptures of people, including portraits of working-class individuals and famous figures like Anna Pavlova, as well as her culturally diverse sculpture series displayed at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago. |
| Malvina Thompson - Malvina "Tommy" Thompson was a pioneering private secretary and personal aide to First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, breaking new ground as the first non-social secretary staffer for a First Lady of the United States. |
| Malvina Wells was the only known person buried in Edinburgh who was born a slave. |
| Júlia Malvina Hailliot Tavares was a prominent Brazilian militant anarchist, poet, and advocate for modern education in southern Brazil, known for establishing the "Modern School of Francisco Ferrer." |
| Malvina Pastorino was an Argentine film actress. |
