Ava is a ♀ girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Ava?
Ava is a form of the Hebrew name Eve, but also a Persian name and a short variant of Germanic names beginning with “Avi-“.
Ava is a palindrome name, meaning it can be spelled the same way forward or backward.
What does the name Ava mean?
Ava means “strength” (from Germanic “aval”), “sound” and “voice” (from Persian “âvâz/آواز”), “water” (from Persian “âb/آب”) or “life”, “living one”, “source of life” or “mother of life” (from Hebrew “haya/הָיָה” = to be/to exist or “kháy/חַי” = to live/alive).
Ava, a name with many origins
The name Ava is not only one of the few palindrome names, it also has its origin in several different languages. You can therefore choose whether you prefer the Germanic meaning “strength”, the Persian meaning “sound” or the Hebrew meaning “source of life”. Ava convinces as a first name by its short spelling, the modern sound and the international usability.
Middle names for Ava
If you want to choose Ava as a first name for your little daughter, a longer middle name can provide a harmonious sound. Nice examples are: Ava Elisabeth, Ava Helene, Ava Cheyenne, Ava Susanna or Ava Ophelia.
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Pronunciation of Ava
Notable people with the name
- Ava Phillippe (born 1999) is an American actress and model, and the daughter of Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe who got separated in 2007. Ava is known for her striking resemblance to Reese and has made appearances on various talk shows.
- Ava Max, born as Amanda Ava Koci in 1994, is a pop singer who draws attention to her Albanian roots. She gained fame with her hit song "Sweet but Psycho" in 2018, followed by successful tours and her debut album "Heaven & Hell".
- Ava Michelle, born in 2002, gained fame through her appearances on "Dance Moms". Trained in various dance styles, including ballet and jazz, she shifted to acting and modeling, starring in Netflix's "Tall Girl" series from 2019 to 2022.
Variants of the name Ava
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The name Ava is ranked #55 overall. It is very popular with parents-to-be and is often chosen as a baby name.
Ava in the Top 50 Names
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| 🇦🇺 Australia | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | - | - | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | - | - |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | - | ✓ |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | ✓ | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | - | - |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | - | - | - | - | - | ✓ | - | - | - | - |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | - | - |
| 🇫🇷 France | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | - | - |
| 🇬🇧 Great Britain | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein | - | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | ✓ | - | - | - | - |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | - | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | - | ✓ | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | - | - |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | - | - | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | - | - |
| 🇺🇸 United States | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
Last updated: 10/12/2024
Photo: Jonathan Borba
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