Ева
Eva
Ева is the Russian way to say the female given name Eva.
Ева is used as a female given name.
How do you pronounce it?
Eva
Did you know?
- In certain modern Russian pop culture contexts, the name Ева is used as a shorthand reference to the famous Japanese-inspired franchise 'Evangelion'.
- While most Russian names have a long list of affectionate nicknames, such as 'Masha' for 'Maria', the name Ева is so brief that it typically lacks any standard diminutive forms.
- The Russian pronunciation of Ева begins with a 'ye' sound, making it sound distinct from the English 'Eva'.
Examples in context
- Я женщина. Меня зовут Ева.I am a woman. My name is Eva.This sentence demonstrates how to introduce yourself using Ева.Tatoeba #7744299 by odexed, translation #7362664 by ProfessorAntonnio
- Джон и Ева лучшие друзья.John and Eva are best friends.This sentence shows Ева used as a subject in a sentence about friends.Tatoeba #4293819 by whatnot, translation #4255998 by DetErMinNavn
- Ева умнее меня.Eva is cleverer than me.This sentence shows Ева used to make a comparison.Tatoeba #6990295 by marafon, translation #5502446 by adamtrousers
- Здравствуйте, ЕваHello, Eva
- Рад встрече, ЕваNice to meet you, Eva
- Ева, к вам обращаютсяEva, you are being addressed
- Привет, ЕвочкаHi, Eva
- Как дела, Евушка?How are you doing, Eva?
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two colleagues are talking about their new coworker in the office.
- Александр AleksandrТы знаешь нашу новую коллегу?Ty znayesh' nashu novuyu kollegu?Do you know our new colleague?
- Ольга OlgaДа, её зовут Ева.Da, yeyo zovut Eva.Yes, her name is Eva.
- Александр AleksandrЕва пришла сегодня на работу?Eva prishla segodnya na rabotu?Did Eva come to work today?
- Ольга OlgaДа, она уже здесь.Da, ona uzhe zdes'.Yes, she is already here.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Ева, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
