Female Name
Evita
e.ˈβi.ta
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
currently out of the US top 1000
diminutives
ends in -ita
ends in -ta
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history
movies
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Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
77/100
classic80%
upper class80%
refined120%
strange120%
complex65%
serious100%
Meaning & Etymology
Evita is a diminutive form of the name Eva, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name חַוָּה (Chawwah), meaning 'life' or 'living one'. The name Eva has been widely used across various cultures and languages, often symbolizing life and vitality. Evita, as a diminutive, carries a sense of endearment and familiarity, often used in Spanish-speaking countries.
Etymology
Original Form:
Eva
Evolution:
The name Eva evolved from the Hebrew name חַוָּה (Chawwah), which was Latinized as Eva. The diminutive form Evita emerged in Spanish-speaking cultures as a term of endearment.
Source:
Etymology dictionaries and linguistic studies