Sheva

Sheva is a name that may refer to multiple uses across cultures. In personal naming, it functions as a given name or surname in various communities. In Hebrew-speaking contexts, the form is sometimes linked to a Hebrew root associated with the number seven, and the name may be used for girls or as a nickname; however, its use and meaning vary by family and tradition. The name also appears among people from other backgrounds as a transliteration of similar-sounding forms.

The term has appeared in fiction and media. A well-known reference is Sheva Alomar, a fictional character and partner of Chris Redfield in the 2009 video game Resident Evil 5.

Geographically, Sheva can appear as a transliterated place name in multilingual contexts, though there is no single internationally prominent location universally known simply as 'Sheva.'

In broader culture, similar-looking forms such as Shiva (in Hindu tradition) and Shive or Sheva in varied languages share phonetic similarity, but are etymologically distinct.