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Name Origin

Eva is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'life' or 'living one'. It is a shortened form of the Hebrew name Chava (חַוָּה), which appears in the Book of Genesis as the first woman created by God.

hebrewbiblicallifelivingfeminineclassicpopular

Famous People

Eva Perón (1919-1952)

First Lady of Argentina

Political activist
Advocate for social justice and women's rights

Eva Longoria (1975-)

Actress, Producer, Director

Known for her role in the TV series Desperate Housewives
Advocate for Latino representation

Eva Green (1980-)

Actress

Known for roles in films such as Casino Royale and Penny Dreadful

Similar Names

Aoife Ewa Eve Ava Evangeline Chava

Sibling Names

Elias

Both Eva and Elias are of Hebrew origin, sharing a classic and timeless feel.

Lena

Lena is a short and sweet name like Eva, creating a harmonious sibling pair with a similar style.

Leo

Eva and Leo both have strong, yet elegant sounds, suggesting a connection between nature and strength.