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The Name Eve - Origin and Meaning of Eve
  



The Name Eve - Origin and Meaning of Eve


Gender

Feminine

Origin of the Name Eve

Hebrew

Usage of the Name Eve

English, French, Biblical

Meaning of the Name Eve

The name Eve is derived, via Latin Eva, from the Hebrew name Havvah meaning "living" or "source of life".

Famous Bearers

In the Old Testament Eve was Adam's wife, created for and named by Adam.
Bearers of the name include Eve Arden (1908 - 1990), an American actress; Eve Plumb (born 1958), an American actress and painter; Eve Myles (born 1978), a Welsh actress; Eve Torres (born 1986), an American dancer, actress, model, and wrestler.

Names Related to Eve

List of names related to Eve.
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