Brava is an Esperanto feminine name derived from the word brava, meaning “valiant, brave.” The name directly borrows the Esperanto adjective, which itself comes from Romance languages (cf. Italian, Portuguese, Spanish brava, feminine form of bravo). In Esperanto culture, names are often constructed using existing vocabulary, and Brava fits this pattern as a virtue name celebrating courage and strength. The name Brava also exists as a toponym: the island of Brava in Cape Verde, and as an alternative spelling of the city of Barawa in Somalia. However, these place names are independent from the personal name in Esperanto. As a given name, Brava remains rare but aligns with the creative, global spirit of Esperanto, where coinages draw on international roots. Meaning: “valiant, brave” Origin: Esperanto vocabulary word Type: Feminine given name Usage: Esperanto-speaking communities