The word "ritva" is spelled in the Finnish language as "R-I-T-V-A." The pronunciation of this word is [ˈritʋɑ]. The first sound of the word is a voiced alveolar trill [r], which is produced by vibrating the tip of the tongue against the alveolar ridge. The next sound is a near-close near-back unrounded vowel [ɪ], which is pronounced with the tongue slightly raised towards the back of the mouth. This is followed by a voiceless dental fricative [θ], which is formed by placing the tongue between the teeth and forcing air through. Finally, there is a mid-open back unrounded vowel [ɑ], which is pronounced with the tongue low and relaxed at the back of the mouth.
The name "Ritva" does not have a widely accepted etymology as it is a relatively rare name with origins in Finnish and Hebrew. In Finnish, it is often considered a variant of "Riikka" or "Riitta", which are derived from the name "Margaret", meaning "pearl".
In Hebrew, "Ritva" is associated with the name "Ruth", meaning "companion" or "friend", and it is sometimes used as a Hebrew name for girls. However, it should be noted that the usage and etymology of names can vary across different cultures and languages.