DIVA, in antiquity, appellations given to men and women who had been deified, or placed in the number of the gods. See Deification, &c.

Hence it is, that on medals struck for the consecration of an emperor or empress, they give them the title of divus or diva; for example, DIVUS JULIUS. DIVO ANTONINO PIO. DIVO PIO. DIVO CLAUDIO. DIVA FAUSTINA AUG. &c.