Eva
Meaning of Eva
Eva is a classic female name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'life' or 'living one'. It's the Latin form of Eve and is also widely used across Europe with variations like Evie. This beautiful name has been popular in various countries for centuries and has recently seen a resurgence in popularity.
In English-speaking countries, Eva is pronounced as EE-vuh (/ˈiːvə/), while in German-speaking regions it's pronounced as AY-fah (/aɪ̯fa/). The name Eva has been consistently popular in the United States, ranking within the top 350 names for baby girls since 1994. It started gaining more popularity around the early 2000s and reached its highest rank of 73 in 2017.
Eva carries an elegant simplicity that parents often seek in a name. Its rich history and cultural versatility make it an appealing choice for many families.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as AY-fah (/aɪ̯fa/)
English
- Pronunced as EE-vuh (/ˈiːvə/)
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Notable People Named Eva
| Eva Longoria is an American actress, producer, and director known for her roles in Desperate Housewives and her work in social issue documentaries. |
| Eva Hesse was a German-born American sculptor known for her pioneering work in materials such as latex, fiberglass, and plastics, and for her influence on the postminimal art movement in the 1960s. |
| Eva Green - Eva Gaëlle Green is a French actress known for her roles in films such as "The Dreamers," "Kingdom of Heaven," and "Casino Royale." |
| Eva Marie Cassidy was an American singer and musician known for her powerful, emotive soprano voice and interpretations of jazz, folk, and blues music, gaining recognition posthumously for her talent. |
| Eva Mendes is an American actress who rose to fame in the late 1990s with roles in films like Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror and Urban Legends: Final Cut. |
| Eva Striker Zeisel was a Hungarian-born American industrial designer celebrated for her ceramic designs inspired by nature and human connections, with her work displayed in prestigious museum collections worldwide. |
| Eva Lind is an Austrian soprano singer and TV presenter known for her expertise in coloratura soprano opera roles since 1985, as well as her performances in concerts and recitals. |
| Eva Adams served as the Director of the United States Mint from 1961 to 1969. |
| Eva Herzigová is a Czech model and actress who gained worldwide fame as the face of the Wonderbra campaign in 1994, becoming one of the prominent figures of the 1990s modeling era. |
| Eva Navarro - Eva María Navarro García is a Spanish professional footballer known for playing as a forward for Atlético Madrid and the Spain women's national team. |
| Eva Bischoff, also known as Eva Herman, is a popular German author and former television presenter, best known for her work on the Tagesschau news programme and other television shows. |
| Eva Ekeblad, a Swedish countess and scientist, is renowned for her discovery of a method to make alcohol and flour from potatoes in 1746, which helped alleviate famine in Sweden by reducing the use of scarce grains for food production. |
| Eva Amurri is an American lifestyle blogger and actress. |
| Eva Louise Rausing was a prominent businesswoman and philanthropist, known for her association with the Rausing family, owners of Tetra Pak, and for her marriage to Hans Kristian Rausing, with whom she had four children. |
| Eva Padberg is a multi-talented German fashion model, singer, and actress. |
