Eva
/ˈɛ.va/
Eva is the Italian form of the female given name Eva.
Eva is used as a female given name.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈɛ.va/. It has 2 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The name Eva appears frequently in traditional Italian opera and lyric poetry to symbolize purity or the beginning of humanity.
- Italian speakers may associate the name Eva with the 'Eva' of the phrase Eva Perone, referring to the famous Argentine figure who remains a cultural icon in Italy.
- In certain Italian regional dialects, names like Eva can be modified with suffixes to create affectionate nicknames, such as Evina.
Examples in context
- A Eva piacciono i cani, ma non i gatti.Eva likes dogs, but not cats.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use Eva in a sentence about preferences.Tatoeba #12763547 by Guybrush88, translation #5331829 by Adelpa
- Mi presento, sono Eva.Let me introduce myself, I am Eva.
- Ciao Evetta! Come stai?Hi Evetta! How are you?
- Conosco Eva da molti anni.I have known Eva for many years.
- Eva è una ragazza molto simpatica.Eva is a very nice girl.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Giulia and Alessandro are talking about a mutual friend.
- GiuliaHai visto Eva oggi?Did you see Eva today?
- AlessandroNo, non l'ho vista.No, I haven't seen her.
- GiuliaLei è molto felice oggi.She is very happy today.
- AlessandroMi fa piacere per lei.I am glad for her.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Eva, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
