Ava

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
"life", "birdlike"
Pronunciation
AY-və
Ah-vah
Popularity
Ava is a popular name in many countries. In the United States, it has been in the top 10 names for girls since 2010. It is also popular in the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.

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Ava Name meanings & History

"life", "birdlike". Variant of Eve. A famous bearer was the American actress Ava Gardner (1922-1990). This name became very popular throughout the English-speaking world in the early 21st century, entering the top ten for girls in the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. It began to rise sharply after 1997, possibly inspired by the actress Heather Locklear and musician Richie Sambora when they used it for their baby daughter that year. Ava is mostly used as a given name for girls. It is a trendy and fashionable name choice among new parents.

Zodiac Sign of Ava: Action Aries

Synonyms of Ava:

A: Assertive,Action,Ambitious,Argumentative,Aggressive,Angry

V: Vexing,Vivacious,Versatility,Variety

Ava is:

  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Ava include actress Ava Gardner and director Ava DuVernay.

2.) Ava (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: "life", "bird-like"

Scripts: Ava is the original spelling in Latin.
آوا(Persian)

Pronunciation: AH-vah
aw-VAW


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Description: "life", "bird-like". Means "voice, sound" in Persian. Ava is a widely used name and can be used for baby girls all around the world. It can be found in different cultures, religions, and ethnicities.

Famous People

Famous people named Ava include actress Ava Gardner, director Ava DuVernay, and model Ava Sambora.

3.) Ava (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: The name Ava has different meanings based on its origin. The Hebrew origin means "life, living one" or "breath of life", while the German origin means "desired or wished for".

Pronunciation: A-va(German)
AH-vah or AY-vah


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Description: Ava is of Hebrew and German origin. It is derived from the Hebrew name Chava meaning "living, breathing". It also has a Germanic origin, which means "desired". The name Ava has different meanings based on its origin. The Hebrew origin means "life, living one" or "breath of life", while the German origin means "desired or wished for". Originally a short form of Germanic names beginning with the element awi, of unknown meaning. This was the name of a 9th-century Frankish saint. It was also borne by a 12th-century poet from Melk, Austria. Ava is often used as a standalone name, but it can also be a nickname for names such as Ava-Lynn or Avia. It is a versatile name that can suit many different personalities and styles.

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Ava include Ava Gardner, Ava DuVernay, Ava Phillippe, and Ava Michelle.

4.) Ava (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) pretty; delicate bird

Other Forms: Avah, Eva


5.) AVA (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Of uncertain origin and meaning, Ava is thought to be a short form of the Germanic Aveza or Avia, which are also of uncertain meaning. (A-VAH)


6.) Ava (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Ava means "life" or "bird" in Latin. It is also thought to be a variation of the name Eve, meaning "to breathe" or "living one".


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Cartoon of Ava

Description: Ava means "life" or "bird" in Latin. It is also thought to be a variation of the name Eve, meaning "to breathe" or "living one". Of debated origin and meaning. Theories include a derivation from Old Saxon aval "strength, power", a Latinization of Awe, a feminine form of Ave and a short form of names ending in -ava, such as Gustava. Ava is a popular choice for girls and is often used as a first name. It is associated with elegance, femininity, and strength.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Ava include actress Ava Gardner, singer Ava Max, and director Ava DuVernay.

7.) Ava (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) a form of Eva.

Other Forms: Avada, Avae, Avah, Ave, Aveen, Ayva


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