Eva
/ˈeːfa/
Eva is a female given name in German.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈeːfa/
Did you know?
- While Eva is a standard name, the diminutive Evechen is sometimes used in older literature or regional dialects to express deep affection.
- In German, the name Eva is often associated with the concept of 'life' or 'living one' due to its Hebrew roots.
- In German, the name Eva is frequently combined into double names, such as Eva-Maria, which was exceptionally common for girls born in the mid-20th century.
Examples in context
- Eva ist klüger als ich.Eva is cleverer than me.This sentence shows how to use Eva when making a comparison.Tatoeba #12015171 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #5502446 by adamtrousers
- So häßlich ist Eva gar nicht.Eva is not such an ugly girl.This sentence uses Eva to describe a girl's appearance.Tatoeba #13391860 by Waldelfe, translation #5534082 by adamtrousers
- Eva mag Hunde, aber keine Katzen.Eva likes dogs, but not cats.This sentence uses Eva to express a preference for animals.Tatoeba #5332016 by honeygod, translation #5331829 by Adelpa
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Felix and Julia are talking about their mutual friend at a cafe.
- FelixHast du Eva heute schon gesehen?Have you seen Eva today yet?
- JuliaNein, ich habe Eva noch nicht getroffen.No, I haven't met Eva yet.
- FelixVielleicht kommt Eva später zu uns.Maybe Eva will come to us later.
- JuliaDas wäre wirklich schön.That would be really nice.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Eva, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
