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Chavah

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Pronounced KHAH-vah /ˈxɑː.vɑː/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Chava (Chavah), 'life' — the Hebrew name of Eve, understood in the Bible as the first woman and 'mother of all living.' A meaningful, reverent choice.Medium

In 30 seconds: A rich Hebrew name: Chavah means 'life' — the Hebrew name of Eve, the first woman (said 'KHAH-vah'). Warm and deeply rooted.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Chava (Chavah), 'life' — the Hebrew name of Eve, understood in the Bible as the first woman and 'mother of all living.' A meaningful, reverent choice.
U.S. rank (2020)#15610 ↗ Rising
2020 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 10

History & Origin

Chavah (Chava) is Hebrew for 'life,' the original name of Eve in the Hebrew Bible, where she is called the mother of all living. Long cherished in Jewish families, it carries deep tradition and a gentle, ancient sound. It reads warm and rooted (said 'KHAH-vah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Jewish families. Rare, traditional, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Chavah is the Hebrew name of Eve, from a root meaning 'life' — she is remembered as 'the mother of all living,' making this a quietly reverent, meaning-rich choice (said 'KHAH-vah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Chavah — Hebrew 'life'; the name of Eve; handled reverently

Variations

ChavaHavaEve

Nicknames

ChaviEva

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Chava— the same Hebrew name, spelled shorter
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chavah mean?

Chavah is Hebrew for 'life' — it is the Hebrew name of Eve, remembered in the Bible as the first woman and mother of all living.

How do you pronounce Chavah?

It's said KHAH-vah /ˈxɑː.vɑː/ — two syllables with a soft guttural 'kh,' stress on the first.

Is Chavah a boy or girl name?

Chavah is a girl's name.

How popular is Chavah?

Chavah is rare in the U.S., cherished mainly in Jewish families.

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