Meaning & Origin
Arvika is a girl's baby name of Swedish origin, taken from the town of Arvika in Värmland, Sweden. The place name derives from the Old Norse "arfr" (inheritance) and "vík" (bay, inlet). The town has been a center of Swedish arts and crafts since the late 19th century.
Arvika has a crisp, Nordic clarity — a name that evokes the clear waters and pine forests of Scandinavia, carrying the Scandinavian love of nature and simplicity in its sound.