Tavia

What does Tavia mean?

Tavia is a sleek feminine name most often used as a short form of Octavia. Its meaning comes from the Latin octavus, meaning eighth, traditionally referring to an eighth-born child or a child born in the eighth month.

With its bright opening sound and flowing three syllables, Tavia feels lighter and more contemporary than its classical source. It has an elegant, distinctive quality while remaining easy to say and spell.

Historical Context

Tavia developed in English-language use as a familiar short form of Octavia, the feminine form of the Roman family name Octavius. Both ultimately derive from Latin octavus, meaning eighth. Ottavia is the corresponding Italian form, and Tavia may also be encountered as a shortening of that name.