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Hava
Pronounced HAH-vah /ˈhɑː.vɑː/Medium
Meaning: The Hebrew form of Eve (Chavah/Hava), from a root tied to 'life; living' — 'the mother of all living.' A warm, ancient name.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Hava is the Hebrew form of Eve (Chavah), from a root linked to 'life; living' — 'the mother of all living.' It reads as a soft, ancient pick, gently rare in the U.S. and cherished in Jewish families (said 'HAH-vah').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, often in Jewish families. Rare, ancient, and warm.
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What does the name Hava mean?
Hava is the Hebrew form of Eve, from a root meaning 'life; living' — 'the mother of all living.'
How do you pronounce Hava?
It's said HAH-vah /ˈhɑː.vɑː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Hava a boy or girl name?
Hava is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Hava?
Hava is a rare name in the U.S., often seen in Jewish families.