Female Name
Eva
ˈe.βa
ˈɛ.va
ˈiː.və
ˈeː.fa
ˈeː.vaː
ˈeː.va
ˈɛː.va
ˈe.va
ˈje.və
ɛ.vɑ
ˈe.wa
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
Algonquin Round Table members
Angelina Ballerina characters
Armenia in the Eurovision Song Contest
asteroids
Atelier characters
biblical women
black history
blues musicians
classical music
Claymore characters
Writing Systems
ΕύαGreek
ЕваBulgarianMacedonianRussianChurch Slavic
ევაGeorgian
ԷվաArmenian
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
79/100
classic80%
formal65%
upper class65%
natural100%
wholesome100%
refined120%
simple65%
serious65%
Meaning & Etymology
Eva is a form of Eve used in various languages. It appears in the Latin translation of the New Testament, while Hava is used in the Latin Old Testament. The name has been borne by notable figures such as the Argentine first lady Eva Perón (1919-1952), who inspired the musical Evita. It also appears in Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852) as the character Little Eva, whose real name is Evangeline. Additionally, Eva is an alternate transcription of the Russian name Ева (Yeva).
Etymology
Original Form:
Eve
Evolution:
Eva evolved as a variant of Eve, used in Latin translations of the New Testament and adapted in various languages.
Source:
Latin translation of the New Testament