Ava

GENDER
Female
ORIGIN
English
MEANING
To Breathe, To Live

What does Ava mean?

The name Ava is primarily a Female name of English origin that means To Breathe, To Live.

There are various possible origins for the name Ava. In English it is most likely a variant of Eve or Eva. It is also an ancient Germanic name, a diminutive of names with the element avi, and has an uncertain meaning. Ava is also a Persian name with the meaning of "voice or sound." In Hebrew, it means "life" or "living one," and in Italian, the name is a shortened form of "Avelina" or "Aveline," which means "hazelnut."

Five famous people named Ava include:

Ava Gardner - An American actress, who was one of the leading stars of Hollywood in the 1940s and 1950s.

Ava DuVernay - An American filmmaker, director, and screenwriter, known for her work on films such as "Selma" and "A Wrinkle in Time."

Ava Max - An American singer and songwriter, known for her hit songs "Sweet but Psycho" and "Kings & Queens."

Ava Phillippe - The daughter of actors Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe. She is also an actress and model.

Ava Allan - An American actress and model, known for her roles in TV shows such as "True Jackson, VP" and "Love Is All You Need?"

Five fictional characters named Ava include:

Ava Crowder - A character from the TV series "Justified." She is a member of the Crowder crime family and the love interest of the main character, Raylan Givens.

Ava Lord - A character from the graphic novel and movie "Sin City." She is a seductive and manipulative woman who hires the protagonist, Dwight McCarthy, to kill her abusive husband.

Ava Jalali - A character from the TV series "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists." She is a talented hacker and a student at Beacon Heights University.

Ava Ire - A character from the video game "Pyre." She is an exiled demon who joins the protagonist's team in their quest for freedom.

Ava Starr / Ghost - A character from the Marvel Cinematic Universe film "Ant-Man and the Wasp." She is a villain with the ability to phase through solid objects.

What are different spellings of the name Ava?

Aiva, Avah

What are similar names to Ava?

Avi, Ahava, Abha, Abbey, Afya, Abbie, Aoibhe, Abiba, Aba, Abey, Avia, Abia, Aviv, Apu, Abba, Afaf, Abeba, Apa, Aphea, Aviya, Abhay, Aveah, Abe, Avye, Ababuo, Abu, Appa, Aoife, Aapo, Apphia

How Popular is the Name Ava?

Ava is currently #12 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts
Ava is currently #11 in U.S. births
* Some male names were misgendered as female in the U.S. Social Security data, and therefore you might see girl stats show up for names like Richard or Alexander.

What are some songs about Ava?

Ava Adore Smashing Pumpkins