The baby name Vilva is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈvɪl.və/ (VIL-vuh).
The baby name Vilva is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈvɪl.və/ (VIL-vuh).
Vilva is Sanskrit, Tamil in Origin.
Vilva is a South Asian given name derived from Sanskrit bilva, the term for the sacred bael (Aegle marmelos) tree. In Dravidian languages, especially Tamil and Malayalam, the initial b commonly shifts to v, yielding Vilva/Vilvam. In Sanskrit literature and Puranic worship, bilva leaves are offered to Shiva, symbolizing the triad of creation, preservation, and dissolution. The bael’s trifoliate leaf is emblematic of Shiva’s trident and purity; the tree’s fruit and leaves are valued in Ayurveda, so the name conveys auspiciousness, protection, and healing.
Usage centers in India, particularly among Shaivite families, where Vilva is a devotional, nature-based choice. It is used for both boys and girls, though still uncommon, and sometimes gains attention around Maha Shivaratri. Variants include Bilva (Sanskrit/Hindi), Vilvam (Tamil/Malayalam), and Bel/Bael in vernacular or English sources.
Vilva is rarely chosen. We count 53 recorded uses of it across 12 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #652 | 3 | 13,121 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #735 | 5 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #740 | 4 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 3 | 14,861 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,036 | 4 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,068 | 5 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,138 | 6 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,175 | 8 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,684 | 8 | 28,008 |
Vilva is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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