Malva - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Malva \m(a)-lva, mal-va\ is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "slender, delicate". Also a flower name for plants known as mallows.

Malva has 2 variant forms: Melva and Melvina.

For more information, see also related names Malvina, Mauve and Melba.

Baby names that sound like Malva are Malvie, Malfie and Melvie.

Malva is a very rare female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Malva. Click here to compare Malva with related baby names.