Raivis

RYE-vis

Latvian variation of Raivo, Estonian

"rage, fury; wise protector"

Raivis Origin and Meaning

The name Raivis is a boy's name meaning "rage, fury; wise protector".

Sharp, cool, and distinctive, Raivis was in the Top 100 in Latvia between 1970 to 2010. It is a form of the Estonian name Raivo, which could derived directly from the Old Estonian word for rage and fury, or it could be a diminutive form of Raimond (Raymond in English).

Notable bearers include bobsledder Raivis Broks, footballer Raivis Jurkovskis, hockey player Raivis Ansons, and strongman Raivis Vidzis.