Ava Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ava Name at a Glance

Name	Ava
Meaning	Variant of Eva: Living one. The Latin form of the Hebrew Eve. Famous bearers: Evangeline, Adolf Hitler's mistress Eva Braun. In the bible Eve was Adam's wife and the first woman.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Ava Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ava means “Variant of Eva: Living one. The Latin form of the Hebrew Eve. Famous bearers: Evangeline, Adolf Hitler's mistress Eva Braun. In the bible Eve was Adam's wife and the first woman”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ava Name Origin

Our database records Ava under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ava a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ava is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ava

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