What does Eva mean?

It is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Eva is “life, animal”. Latinate form of Eve. Also used as an anglicization of the Gaelic name Aoife, and as a nickname for Geneva.

What is another name that sounds like Eva?

Eva is pronounced similarly to Avah▲, Avia, Aviah, Avie, Ayva, Iva▼, Ivee, Ivey, Ivie, Ivy▲, Wava and Yeva. Other recommended sound-alike names are Eda▼, Ela, Elva▼, Ema and Evan. These names tend to be less commonly used than Eva. See names in meaning and etymology.

What is the meaning of Evita?

Latinate form of Eve. Also used as an anglicization of the Gaelic name Aoife, and as a nickname for Geneva. Wife of Argentinian dictator Juan Per n, Evita (“Little Eva”) Per n; actress Eva Gabor. Also form of Chava. Also form of Chaviva. Also form of Evangeline.

Is Eva a good first name?

Eva is a very popular first name for women (#140 out of 4276, Top 3%) and also a very popular surname for both adults and children (#32380 out of 150436, Top 22%). (2000 U.S. CENSUS) Eva reached its apex position of #33 in the U.S. during 1890-1899, and is at #75 presently.