Octava

Latin
"eighth"

Octava Origin and Meaning

The name Octava is a girl's name of French origin.

Octava is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from the word 'octavus' meaning 'eighth.' Historically, this name was often given to the eighth daughter in a family or to a girl born in the eighth month. While uncommon as a first name in most cultures, Octava has an elegant, classical quality that connects to both musical and literary traditions. In music, an octave represents a complete and harmonious interval, while in literature, 'octava' refers to an eight-line stanza form. The name carries a rhythmic quality with its three syllables and distinctive 'v' sound. Octava provides a more feminine alternative to the male forms Octavius or Octavian while maintaining the same connection to the rich symbolic heritage of the number eight.

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