Iva is usually a short form of Ivana. However, its popularity probably influenced by the fact that "Iva" is also a type of tree. In English usage, Iva is probably a name coined in the 19th century based on "Ida" and "Eva."Iva
Iva is usually a short form of Ivana. However, its popularity probably influenced by the fact that "Iva" is also a type of tree. In English usage, Iva is probably a name coined in the 19th century based on "Ida" and "Eva."