Chava
Meaning
life; Hebrew form of Eve
The formal names behind Chava
Chava is an established short form of this name.
Salvador · Latin origin · 'savior', from Latin salvator
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Chava peaked in the 2000s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Chava
Most people given the name Chava in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Chava deep dive
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