Eva: Name Meaning and Origin
Pronounced: Eva · 2 syllables
Everything about the name Eva: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.
Meaning
«Life, life-giving»
Gender
Girl
Origin
Hebrew
Popularity
99 out of 100
Where Eva is popular
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About the Name Eva
With its Hebrew heritage, Eva has long been valued for its meaning, "Life, life-giving." It is the kind of girl's name that carries a clear story parents can pass on.
In everyday speech Eva is said Eva (2 syllables). Eva is usually used in full, without a common nickname. Across languages you'll also come across related forms and spellings such as Ева.
Today Eva is a very popular choice, scoring 99 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as .
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Variants & Related Spellings
FAQ
What does the name Eva mean?+
The name Eva means "Life, life-giving".
What is the origin of the name Eva?+
Eva is a name of Hebrew origin.
Is Eva a girl or boy name?+
Eva is traditionally a girl name.
How do you pronounce Eva?+
Eva is pronounced Eva (2 syllables).
Is Eva a popular name?+
Eva is a very popular choice, scoring 99 out of 100 in our popularity index.
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