In German and Dutch baby name statistics, there is a very recent uptrend for the name Liva. Because there is also Livanur, a typical Turkish composed name, I suspect that Liva is also a newly fashionable Turkish name. Both Liva and Livanur are names for girls.
However, I am completely lacking any clues of its derivation and why it is suddenly that popular. The closest match I have found so far is Arabic liwa' "flag", "brigade" (several islamistic organisations fighting against the Syrian government carry Liwa' in their names).
Can someone here shed more light on these names?
--elbowin
This message was edited 10/18/2017, 10:50 AM