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Female Name

Eve

ˈiːv
Overview

Gender

feminine

Origin

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Writing Systems

חַוָּהAncient Hebrew
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
78/100
classic120%
formal65%
upper class65%
natural120%
wholesome100%
refined120%
simple80%
serious65%

Meaning & Etymology

The name Eve originates from the Hebrew name חַוָּה (Ḥawwa), derived from the Hebrew word חָוָה (ḥawa) meaning 'to breathe' or the related word חָיָה (ḥaya) meaning 'to live'. According to the Old Testament Book of Genesis, Eve was the first woman created by God, formed from one of Adam's ribs to be his companion. She is famously known for eating the forbidden fruit from the tree of knowledge, which led to the expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden. Despite this, the name has been use...

Etymology

Original Form:

חַוָּה (Ḥawwa)

Evolution:

From Hebrew to Latin as 'Eva', and then to English as 'Eve'.

Source:

Hebrew Bible, Genesis

Related Names

ḥawa

Root

Ava

Variants

Avah

Variants

Eva

Variants

Eeva

Variants

Eva

Variants

Eevi

Variants

Evie

Diminutives

Evvie

Diminutives

Eveleen

Diminutives

Hawa

Other Languages & Cultures

Eva

Other Languages & Cultures

Yeva

Other Languages & Cultures

Həvva

Other Languages & Cultures

Eua

Other Languages & Cultures

Chawwa

Other Languages & Cultures

Eva

Other Languages & Cultures

Eva

Other Languages & Cultures

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