Εύα
Éva/ˈe.va/
Εύα (Éva) is the Greek way to say the given name Eva.
Εύα is a feminine given name used for women.
How do you pronounce it?
The name is pronounced as /ˈe.va/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In Greek tradition, women named Εύα typically celebrate their name day on December 25, as the feast of the Nativity is associated with the 'New Eve'.
- Greek speakers sometimes use the diminutive form Εβούλα or similar affectionate variations when speaking to children named Εύα.
- While 'Eva' is a common name today, in Ancient Greek, the syllable εύ was often used as a prefix meaning 'good', such as in the word εὐτυχία for 'happiness'.
Examples in context
- Στην Εύα αρέσουν τα σκυλιά, αλλά όχι οι γάτες.Eva likes dogs, but not cats.This sentence shows how to use Εύα when talking about a person's preferences.Tatoeba #5524234 by Zeus, translation #5331829 by Adelpa
- Η Εύα έχει ένα καταπληκτικό χιούμορ.Eva has an amazing sense of humor.
- Η Εύα είναι πολύ καλή φίλη.I Eva einai poly kali fili.Eva is a very good friend.
- Πού είναι η Εύα αυτή τη στιγμή;Pou einai i Eva afti ti stigmi;Where is Eva at this moment?
Example conversation
Eleni and Dimitris are talking about a mutual friend.
- Ελένη EleniΈχεις δει την Εύα σήμερα;Echeis dei tin Eva simera?Have you seen Eva today?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΌχι, δεν την είδα ακόμα.Ochi, den tin eida akoma.No, I haven't seen her yet.
- Ελένη EleniΗ Εύα είπε ότι θα ερχόταν.I Eva eipe oti tha erchontan.Eva said she would come.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΊσως θα έρθει σε λίγο.Isos tha erthei se ligo.Maybe she will arrive in a bit.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Εύα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
