Chava

Chava, also transliterated as Chavah or Hava, is a female given name of Hebrew origin. It is commonly linked to the Hebrew root meaning "to live" and is interpreted as "life" or "the living one." In the Hebrew Bible, Chava is the wife of Adam and the mother of all living beings, known in English as Eve.

Usage and variants: The name is widely used among Jewish communities and in Israel. Variants include Hava, Chavah, and Chawa; in non-Hebrew contexts it is often rendered Eva or Eve. In Modern Hebrew pronunciation, it sounds like "KHA-va" with the stress on the second syllable.

Cultural usage: Chava appears as a character name in fiction and media, such as Chava, one of Tevye's daughters in the musical Fiddler on the Roof. The name is also borne by writers and artists in Jewish literature and contemporary culture.

Related names: Variants and related names include Hava and Chavah; in many languages the equivalent names Eva or Eve are used.