Eva

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
Life, Living one
Scripts(How to write)
Εύα(Greek)
Ева(Bulgarian, Russian, Church Slavic)
Էվա(Armenian)
אֶבָּה (Hebrew)
ევა(Georgian)
Pronunciation
EE-vuh or AY-vuh
EE-və(English)
EH-VAH(Georgian)
EH-ba(Spanish)
EH-fa(German)
EH-va(Italian, Czech, Slovak, Dutch, Swedish, Icelandic, Greek)
EH-vah(Danish)
EH-wa(Latin)
YEH-və(Russian)
Popularity
Eva is a globally popular name. It has been consistently ranked in the top 100 baby names in several countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Chile. It was the 23rd most popular baby name for girls in the United States in 2020.

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Eva Name meanings & History

Life, Living one. Form of Eve used in various languages. This form is used in the Latin translation of the New Testament, while Hava is used in the Latin Old Testament. The name appears in Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852) belonging to the character Little Eva, whose real name is in fact Evangeline.This is also an alternate transcription of Russian Ева (see Yeva). Eva is used as a standalone name for girls. It is also a popular choice for middle names.

Zodiac Sign of Eva: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Eva:

E: Entertain,Expressive,Enliven,Environment,Enlighten,Exaggerate

V: Vexing,Vivacious,Variety,Versatility

A: Action,Ambitious,Assertive,Aggressive,Argumentative,Angry

Eva is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Eva include actress Eva Longoria, writer Eva Ibbotson, and fashion designer Eva Chen.

2.) Eva (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Greek) a short form of Evangelina. (Hebrew) a form of Eve. See also Ava,Chava.

Other Forms: Éva, Evah, Evalea, Evaleah, Evalee, Evalei, Evaleigh, Evaley, Evali, Evalia, Evalie, Evaly, Evike, Evva, Ewa, Ewah


3.) EVA (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Latinate form of Eve (life). See EVE. In Ireland, Eva was also used to Anglicize Aoife, an old name believed to be derived from aoibh (beauty). Eabha is the Gaelic form of Eva. (EE-VAH)


4.) EVA (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: From the Hebrew Chava, a derivative of hawwah (life). The name is borne in the Bible by the first woman, “the mother of all the living.” She is said to have been created from one of Adam’s ribs. (EH-VAH)


5.) EVA (Female)

Usage: Italian

Meanings: Derived from the Hebrew Chava (life), which is from hawwah (life). The name is borne in the Bible by the first woman, “the mother of all the living.” (À-VAH)


6.) EVA (Female)

Usage: German

Meanings: Derived from the Hebrew Chava, which is from hawwah (life). The name is borne in the Bible by the first woman, “the mother of all the living.” (A-VAH)


7.) Eva (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: Living

Other Forms: Ewa


8.) Eva (Female)

Usage: German

Meanings: Eve. It means the first woman created. Evening, eve, eve night. (German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese) (Source Unknown).


9.) EVA (Female)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: Spanish form of Eve, a cognate of the Hebrew Chava, which is derived from hawwah (life). The name is borne in the Bible by the first woman created by God, “the mother of all the living.” Var: Ava. Dim: Evita. (A-BAH)


10.) EVA (Female)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: Latinate form of Eve commonly used throughout Scandinavia. It is derived from the Hebrew Chava, which is from hawwah (life). The name is borne in the Bible by the first woman created by God. (EE-VAH, EH-VAH)


11.) EVA (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Popular name derived from the Hebrew Chava (life). The name is borne in the Bible by the first woman created by God, “the mother of all the living.” Pet: Evicka, Evinka, Evka, Evulka, Evuska. (EH-VAH)


12.) EVA (Female)

Usage: Hungarian

Meanings: Derived from the Hebrew Chava, which is from hawwah (life). The name is borne in the Bible by the first woman, “the mother of all the living.” She is said to have been created from one of Adam’s ribs. The name is borne by Hungarian-born actress Eva Gabor. Pet: Evike, Evacska. (A-VAH)


13.) EVA (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: A borrowing from the Latin, Eva is from the Hebrew Chava, a derivative of hawwah (life). The name is borne in the Bible by the first woman created by God. She was supposedly formed from one of Adam’s ribs while he slept. (EE-VAH)


14.) EVA (Female)

Usage: Portuguese

Meanings: Derived from the Hebrew Chava, which is from hawwah (life). The name is borne in the Bible by the first woman, “the mother of all the living.” She is said to have been formed from Adam’s rib. (EH-VAH)


15.) Eva (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Hebrew, Scandinavian) life

Other Forms: Evah


16.) EVA (Female)

Usage: Russian

Meanings: Latinate form of Eve, a derivative of the Hebrew Chava, which is from hawwah (life). The name is borne in the Bible by the first woman, “the mother of all the living.” She is said to have been created from one of Adam’s ribs. Var: Evva, Jevva. (YEH-VAH)


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