The nameHava
Hava is a girl's name, the Hebrew, Turkish and Bosnian form of Eve.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
From the Hebrew Hawwa, linked to "life".
Origin
Hebrew, widely used in Turkish and in the Balkans.
History
First given in France in the mid 1970s, Hava has been given discreetly but steadily and is at its highest level today.
Popularity of the name Hava
Hava in France
Hava was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 255 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Hava. Its rise began around 1974, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Hava in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 42 births a year on average, against 26 in the five years before.
Hava in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hava mean?
From the Hebrew Hawwa, linked to "life".
What is the origin of the name Hava?
Hebrew, widely used in Turkish and in the Balkans.
Is Hava a girl's or a boy's name?
Hava is a girl's name.