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Origin: Latin

Meaning: Life; Living being; To breathe

Naming baby after the first woman created in the Torah and the mother of all humankind is sure to set her up to be a trailblazer. Eve, a name of Latin and Hebrew origin, means "life" or "animal." This name comes from the Latin name Eva, which in turn came from the Hebrew name Chavah. Chavah comes from the verb chavah, which means "to breathe." This simple name will be easy for baby to learn to spell in school but is still a strong way to honor your faith.