Shalva is an ancient Georgian given name, derived from the word 'შალვა', which means 'peace'. This name has been used traditionally among Georgians for centuries and holds significant cultural importance within their history. It is primarily given to boys but may also be used for girls in some cases. Shalva is pronounced as /ʃalvɑ/ in Georgian, with a voiceless palatal fricative sound at the beginning and a low back rounded vowel at the end. This name has been popular among Georgians over generations and continues to be widely used today.
"Shalva experienced a peak in popularity between 2016 and 2023, with the highest number of births recorded in those years."