Eva?

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Registered: 02-07-2004
Eva?
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Mon, 03-28-2005 - 6:27am

Hi,

Does anyone know the history/meaning of Eva (pronounced eeva)? What do you think of the name? What about Vivien/Vivian? Which spelling do you prefer?

Thanks in advance!!

Liz

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Registered: 11-23-2004
In reply to: palmer4
Mon, 03-28-2005 - 7:17am

I do like Eva..... I also like Evalie and Evalyn (which I know has a diff pronounciation that Eva) Eva-- Hebrew meaning Giver of life...FAMOUS EVA's: Eva Cassidy, Eva Peron,

I am not a fan of Vivian. But if I had to choose, I like the spelling with the A.

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Registered: 03-26-2003
In reply to: palmer4
Mon, 03-28-2005 - 10:54am

Eva is the Latin form of the Hebrew Havva, from the word hayya meaning 'living' or 'animal'.

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