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Eva is a female given name derived from the Greek Εὕα (Heúa), and ultimately from the Hebrew חַוָּה (Ḥawwāh), the name of the first woman in the Book of Genesis. The name spread widely in Europe through the Latin Bible and remains common in many languages. A common English form of the name is Eve. Evita is a diminutive form in Spanish.
Eva is a female given name derived from the Greek Εὕα (Heúa), and ultimately from the Hebrew חַוָּה
A girl name with 2 syllables. Currently considered common.
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The name Eva originates from the Hebrew name Chava (חַוָּה), which is traditionally interpreted as 'life' or 'living one.' It is famously associated with Eve, the first woman in the Book of Genesis in Abrahamic religions. The name spread through Greek as Eua and became Eva in many European languages, maintaining its association with life and femininity.
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Evie, Eve
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