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<p>Kiva is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins and meanings. In Hopi Native American culture, it refers to a sacred underground chamber used for religious ceremonies, representing spirituality and community. In Hebrew, Kiva (or Akiva) relates to the name of a revered rabbi and scholar, meaning 'to protect' or 'to shelter.' The name also appears in other cultures: in Finnish it means 'nice' or 'good,' while in Swahili it can mean 'agreement.' Kiva's brevity and strong sound make it appealing as a modern boy's name, though it's still relatively uncommon. The nonprofit microlending organization Kiva has also brought some recognition to this name in recent years.</p>

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The name Kiva is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning "protect".

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The spiritual sounding Kiva has a number of other-worldly associations. Kiva is a "Stargate" character who becomes a commander in the Lucian Alliance, as well as a planet in "Star Wars." Kiva is also the name of a room used by the Hopi for spiritual ceremonies.

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