Eve

How to say it

iːv

What it means

Hebrew, 'life' or 'living one'; the name of the first woman in the Bible.

Eve comes from the Hebrew Chavah, 'life' or 'living,' the name of the first woman in the Book of Genesis, mother of all the living. Spare and luminous, it has been used quietly for centuries and reads effortlessly modern now. It connects to Eva, Evie, and Evelyn. One clean syllable.

How to spell Eve

The standard spelling is Eve. Common variants include Eva, Ève, Chavah, but Eve is the most widely used form.

Heads-up notes

• Spelling

  The root of Eva, Evie, and Evelyn.

• Worth knowing

  The first woman in the Book of Genesis.

Who's worn it

Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.

• Eve American rapper and actress, born Eve Jeffers
• Eve the first woman in the biblical Book of Genesis

Spelling variants

• Eva
• Ève
• Chavah

Names with the same feeling

• Eva Life
• Evie Life
• Ava Bird, life
• Eden Delight, paradise
• Ivy Ivy plant

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Common questions

What does the name Eve mean?

Hebrew, 'life' or 'living one'; the name of the first woman in the Bible.

What does Eve mean in Hebrew?

In Hebrew, Eve means "Life." Eve comes from the Hebrew Chavah, 'life' or 'living,' the name of the first woman in the Book of Genesis, mother of all the living. Spare and luminous, it has been used quietly for centuries and reads effortlessly modern now. It connects to Eva, Evie, and Evelyn. One clean syllable.

How do you pronounce Eve?

Eve is pronounced iːv. Say it as EVE, with the stress on the "eve" syllable.

How do you spell Eve?

The standard spelling is Eve. Common spelling variants include Eva, Ève, Chavah.

Is Eve a boy or girl name?

Eve is traditionally a feminine name.

How popular is the name Eve?

Eve ranked #519 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.