Narva

Narva Meaning & Origin

About Narva
The name "Narva" is of uncertain origin and meaning. It is primarily associated with the city of Narva, located in Estonia, which is believed to have derived its name from the ancient Estonian word "narp," meaning "ford" or "crossing." The name could also have roots in the Old Norse language, where "narfi" means "corpse" or "dead body." However, the exact etymology and meaning of the name "Narva" remain unclear.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NRF
🗽 NYSIIS
N/A
🔊 Soundex
N0610
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AA1 R V AH0
🌐 IPA
/narva*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Narva in Braille

Here's how to represent Narva in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Narva in braille

How to Spell the Name Narva in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Narva using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Narva in sign language

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