Rivera at a glance
- Meaning
- Flowing water
- Origin
- English
- Religion
- Secular
- Gender
- unisex
- Pronunciation
- RI-ve-ra
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- uncommon
- Variants & Spellings
- River, Riverah, Rivero, Reevera, Reeverie, Reeve
Lucky details for Rivera
- Number
- 8
- Color
- Deep Indigo
- Stone
- Blue Sapphire
- Flower
- Iris
- Day
- Saturday
- Planet
- Saturn
- Zodiac
- Capricorn
- Metal
- Iron
Rivera is a English name meaning “flowing water”. It is a spelling variant of River and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Rivera for its 3-syllable rhythm and its association with determined, disciplined, plays the long game. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Rivera reduce to 8, a number linked with Saturn and with people who are resilient, fair, exceptionally hard-working and loyal.
Numerology
Chaldean value 8 — Determined, disciplined, plays the long game.
Personality
Determined, disciplined, plays the long game
Positive Traits
Resilient, fair, exceptionally hard-working and loyal
Negative Traits
Sets very high standards and can be hard on themselves
Career Suggestions
Finance, law, construction, administration, public service
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FAQs about the name Rivera
What does the name Rivera mean?
Rivera means “flowing water” and comes from a English root.
Is Rivera a boy or girl name?
Rivera is most often used as a unisex name today.
How do you pronounce Rivera?
Rivera is pronounced RI-ve-ra (3 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Rivera?
The lucky number for Rivera is 8, ruled by Saturn.
What are good nicknames for Rivera?
Popular short forms include Rive, Rivi, Rivy, Riy.
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