Jewish Baby Names

Ava

חָוָה

• Gender: Female
• Origin: Biblical English
• Meaning: to breathe, to live
• Ava is short, stylish and mysterious. Its origins are debated — it may be Germanic, or it could be a modern take on Chava, the Hebrew name of Eve, the first woman in the Torah. Chava comes from the root meaning “to live,” and was described as the mother of all the living. With that legacy, Ava carries echoes of life, breath, beginnings and power.
• Alternate Spellings: Avah
• Hebrew Equivalent:
  Chava
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Elisa
  ,
  Gabrielle
  ,
  Jesse
  ,
  Danny
• Theme: life