♀ Name Eva – life
| Origin: | biblical, Hebrew, Gaelic, Scottish, Irish |
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| Meaning: | life, living one, source of life, mother of life, beauty, radiance |
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Eva is a classic name with biblical roots and a long international history. It is also used as an Anglicized form of the Gaelic name Aoife in Scotland and Ireland.
Where does the name Eva come from?
Eva is a variant of the biblical name Eve in many different languages. It is derived from the Hebrew name Chawwah (חַוָּה). She is the first human along with Adam. In Scotland and Ireland, Eva is considered an Anglicized form of the Gaelic name Aoife.
What does the name Eva mean?
Eva means “life,” “living one,” “source of life” or “mother of life.” In Gaelic, Eva means “beauty” or “radiance.”
Word composition
- Hebrew “haya” (הָיָה) = to be, to exist
- Hebrew “kháy” (חַי) = to live, alive
- Gaelic “aoibh” = beauty, radiance
Pronunciation of Eva
Variants
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Based on the frequency of positive ratings, we can analyze how popular names are in different countries. The name Eva is currently ranked #100 on the name leaderboard. It is one of the most popular baby names.
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Last updated: 3/30/2026
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