Eva Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Eva Name at a Glance

Name	Eva
Meaning	Life.
Origin	Swedish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Eva Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Eva means “Life”. 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.

Eva Name Origin

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

Is Eva a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Eva

When considering Eva for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.