Sveva

SVEH-vah

Italian

"unknown"

Sveva Origin and Meaning

The name Sveva is a girl's name meaning "unknown".

This intriguing name is a rapid riser in the Italian name rankings, having entered the top 100 in 2011 and climbed to #61 in 2015. Its meaning and derivation are unknown, but it may be related to the name of the Germanic Suebi tribe. The form Sueva is also found.

Notable bearers include the Italian writer Sveva Casati Modignani (though this is actually a pseudonym), and 20th century Italian-Canadian artist Sveva Caetani.