Chava

kha-VA; ha-VA

Hebrew

"life"

Chava Origin and Meaning

The name Chava is a girl's name of Hebrew, Yiddish origin meaning "life".

The Hebrew, Biblical form of Eve. While English speakers will likely find the forms Ava or Eve easier in everyday life, Chava is a lovely variation for a family that speaks Hebrew or Yiddish - plus, English speakers could always learn.

Popularity of the name Chava

• 1746 Nameberry 2025
• 704 Unique 2023
• 80 Israel 2023

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Famous People Named Chava

• Chava voor in 't Holt Dutch actress

The name Chava in Pop Culture

• Chava third daughter in the musical "Fiddler on the Roof"
• Chava golem in "The Golem and the Djinni" by Helene Wecker
• ''Chav'' or ''Charver'' (pronounced chava) is a UK slang term for a lower class thug