Mystical and mysterious, but with  grounded sounds, Virva is a name of Finnish origin, derived from the word <em>virvatuli</em> meaning "will o' the wisp". In folklore, will o' the wisps are floating orbs of bluish light, appearing above water and marshes in the dark, then disappearing when travellers approach them. Sometimes said to lure the unwary into danger, in Finnish folklore specifically, they are they are claimed to mark the places where faerie gold is buried.
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As a name, Virva is a relatively modern creation and as of 2023, it was the 433rd most popular girl name in Finland, borne by 889 people as a given name, and by 152 as a middle. 

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