Portuguese Girls Names Starting with P

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The meaning of Paiva is 'name of a river' and the name is of Portuguese origin. It is a popular choice in Uruguay, Brazil and Portugal. In the eighteenth century, the name Paiva was common. Famous name associations include Adriano de Paiva (a Portuguese scientist), Francisco Bueno de Paiva (a former vice president of Brazil), Felix Paiva (former president of Paraguay) and Juliana Paiva (a Brazilian actress).