Άβα
Ava
Άβα is the Greek form of the female given name Ava.
Άβα is used as a female given name.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Ava.
Did you know?
- While the name Ava is common today, its Ancient Greek ancestor Ἄβα originally referred to a coarse, heavy garment worn by monks and ascetics.
- The name Άβα is perceived by many Greeks as a 'foreign' or 'international' name rather than a traditional one like 'Eleni' or 'Anna'.
- The spelling Άβα uses an acute accent to mark the stress on the first syllable, a feature often omitted in casual digital Greek messaging but required for formal accuracy.
Examples in context
- Η Άβα είναι μία υπέροχη φίλη.Ava is a wonderful friend.
- Πώς περάσατε, Άβα;How did you enjoy yourself, Ava?
- Γνωρίζεις την Άβα;Gnorízeis tin Áva;Do you know Ava?
- Η Άβα είναι πολύ καλή φίλη.I Áva eínai polý kalí fíli.Ava is a very good friend.
Example conversation
Kostas introduces a friend to Anastasia.
- Κώστας KostasΑναστασία, γνωρίσε την Άβα.Anastasia, gnorise tin Ava.Anastasia, meet Ava.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΓεια σου, Άβα. Χαίρομαι πολύ!Geia sou, Ava. Hairomai poly!Hello, Ava. Nice to meet you!
- Κώστας KostasΗ Άβα είναι πολύ καλή μαθήτρια.I Ava einai poly kali mathitria.Ava is a very good student.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΚαλωσόρισες στην παρέα μας, Άβα.Kalosorises stin parea mas, Ava.Welcome to our group, Ava.