Evella
Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Evella
The name 'Evella' is likely a modern variant or diminutive of 'Eva' or 'Evelyn', ultimately deriving from the Hebrew name 'Chava' (חַוָּה), meaning "life" or "living one." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures with no specific religious or historical significance, though it may appear in Christian contexts as a derivative of Eve from the Bible.
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Etymology
The name 'Evella' is likely a modern variant or diminutive of 'Eva' or 'Evelyn', ultimately deriving from the Hebrew name 'Chava' (חַוָּה), meaning "life" or "living one." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures with no specific religious or historical significance, though it may appear in Christian contexts as a derivative of Eve from the Bible.
Evella currently ranks #15,946 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1927.
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