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Christian Name · Hebrew/Sanskrit Origin
Reva Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Reva
girl
Reva means "Rain; To bind; Graceful", a girl's name of Hebrew/Sanskrit origin. The name Reva does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Reva embodies the refreshing rain of God's Word and presence — falling gently on parched souls and bringing abundant life.
Is Reva in the Bible?
No — the name Reva does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Rain; To bind; Graceful", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Reva.
Pronunciation:/REE-vuh/
OriginHebrew/Sanskrit
MeaningRain; To bind; Graceful
What does Reva mean?
Reva is a girl name of Hebrew/Sanskrit origin meaning "Rain; To bind; Graceful". Rain is one of Scripture's most beautiful metaphors for God's blessing and His Word. God sends rain on the just and unjust alike, and His Word falls like rain to nourish the earth.
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What does Reva mean in the Bible?
Reva means "Rain; To bind; Graceful" and is a name of Hebrew/Sanskrit origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Rain is one of Scripture's most beautiful metaphors for God's blessing and His Word. God sends rain on the just and unjust alike, and His Word falls like rain to nourish the earth. Reva captures this image of divine refreshment and abundant grace.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Reva?
Reva is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Rain; To bind; Graceful" — not because Scripture names anyone Reva.
"He shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth."
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Which books of the Bible mention Reva?
Reva is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Reva?
Reva embodies the refreshing rain of God's Word and presence — falling gently on parched souls and bringing abundant life.
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Reva name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Reva does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Rain; To bind; Graceful", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Reva.
Reva means "Rain; To bind; Graceful." It is a Hebrew/Sanskrit name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Rain; To bind; Graceful" — runs right through the Bible.
Hebrew/Sanskrit. Reva comes into English from Hebrew/Sanskrit and carries the sense "Rain; To bind; Graceful." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Reva
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Reva?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Reva?
You can read every verse where Reva appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.