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Chava

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Pronounced KHA-vah /ˈxɑː.vΙ™/Low

Meaning: Life, living oneLow

In 30 seconds: Chava is the original Hebrew form of the name Eve, meaning life or living. While Eve is the English/Latin version, Chava is the name as it appears in Hebrew scripture β€” a profoundly authentic biblical name.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningLife, living one
U.S. rank (2024)#1415 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births157 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 3,432

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202419512024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Chava is the Hebrew pronunciation of Eve (Chavah) from Genesis 3:20, where Adam names his wife Chava meaning living or mother of all living. It is the original Hebrew form of the name and has been used in Jewish communities since antiquity.

Chava is used in observant Jewish communities and among parents who want a distinctly Hebrew name with deep scriptural roots. The ch is pronounced as the guttural kh of Hebrew.

Did you know? In the Fiddler on the Roof musical, Chava is Tevye's youngest daughter who falls in love with a non-Jewish man. Her name meaning life makes her story about the tension between tradition and living one's own life especially poignant.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Chava

Variations

HavaHavahEvaKaiva

Nicknames

ChaviChavie

Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Eve (Chava) (biblical)
    First woman in the Book of Genesis; her Hebrew name Chava (Hava) means 'living' or 'life'

If you like Chava…

Eveβ€” English/Latin form of same name
Havaβ€” Ashkenazi variant of same name
Viviβ€” Two-syllable life-meaning name
Lioraβ€” Hebrew light-life name of same spiritual depth

Frequently Asked

What does Chava mean?

Chava means life or living one in Hebrew. It is the original Hebrew form of the name translated as Eve in English.

Is Chava the same as Eve?

Yes, Chava is the Hebrew pronunciation of the name translated as Eve in English. Both mean life or living.

How do you pronounce Chava?

In Hebrew Chava is pronounced KHA-vah with a guttural ch. In English it is often simplified to CHA-vah or HAH-vah.

What names are similar to Chava?

Similar names include Hava, Eve, and Liora.