Treva is a female name of English origin, meaning "Prudent." It has historical significance as the name of a settlement during the short-lived creation of the Roman province of Germania, at the site of the modern city of Hamburg in Germany. The name is derived from the Latin "trans" (through) and the German "var" (river). The Romans built a "marching camp" in the estuary of the Elbe river, where the settlement of Treva likely had a small vicus populated by local Germans and Roman merchants. The area served as a crucial intersection of ancient commercial routes, including those used for transporting valuable amber. The name Treva is rooted in both historical and geographical significance, reflecting prudence and strategic importance.