The baby name Chavah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'hebrew': 'KHAV-ah (IPA: /ˈχava/)', 'anglicized': 'KAH-vuh or HAV-uh (approx. IPA: /ˈkɑvə/ or /ˈhɑvə/)'}.
Chavah is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Chavah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'hebrew': 'KHAV-ah (IPA: /ˈχava/)', 'anglicized': 'KAH-vuh or HAV-uh (approx. IPA: /ˈkɑvə/ or /ˈhɑvə/)'}.
Chavah is Hebrew in Origin.
Chavah is a Hebrew feminine name from the biblical חַוָּה (Chavvah), borne by the first woman, Eve. Its sense derives from the root related to life and living (chayah), often glossed as “life,” “living one,” or “to breathe,” echoing Genesis 3:20 where Eve is called “mother of all living.” The initial “Ch” represents the guttural Hebrew sound kh (as in German Bach). The final -h reflects the Hebrew letter heh, preserved in some transliterations.
Used for centuries in Jewish communities, Chavah remains most common in Hebrew-speaking and Orthodox circles, while English contexts typically prefer Eve or Eva. Common variants and spellings include Chava, Havah, Hava, and less often Chavva; related forms across languages are Eve, Eva, and the Arabic Hawwa. In Yiddish-influenced usage, Chava is standard. Contemporary parents choose Chavah to honor biblical heritage and convey a vibrant, life-affirming meaning.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| United States | Girls | 2020 | #913 | 5 | 8,768 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
Chavah is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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