Girl
Hebrew / Latin
2 syllables
Avah
AY-vah
/ˈeɪ.və/
"Life" — a modern spelling of a timeless name that soars with ancient vitality
Avah is a variant spelling of Ava, a name with several possible origins: as a short form of names containing the Germanic element av meaning life; as a Latin name meaning bird-like; or as a variant of Eve from the Hebrew Chava meaning life. Whatever its precise root, the name carries a clean, open beauty that has made it consistently popular. The -ah spelling gives it a slightly more formal, Hebrew-influenced character.
Quick Facts
Letters4
SyllablesA · vah
GenderGirl
OriginHebrew / Latin
Root WordAva / Eve
MeaningLife, bird-like
PopularityUncommon
Peak Year2012
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayMay 1
Nicknames
AvaViVee
About the Name Avah
Avah means life or bird-like, drawing from Germanic, Latin, and Hebrew roots through the name Ava and Eve.
Avah is a variant spelling of Ava, which has Germanic, Latin, and Hebrew origins all meaning life.
Avah is an uncommon spelling of the very popular Ava. The Ava spelling has been in the US top 10 since the 2000s.
Avah Rose, Avah Grace, and Avah Marie are beautiful and naturally flowing combinations.
Avahs are often seen as graceful, warm, and lively with a natural elegance and positive energy.
Avah is a less common variant. The standard spelling is Ava.
Personality of Avah
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Avah
Creativity
78%
Elegance
84%
Independence
74%
Intelligence
76%
Strength
70%
Warmth
80%
Famous People Named Avah
A
Ava Gardner
Golden Age Hollywood actress known as one of cinema's great beauties
A
Ava DuVernay
American film director known for Selma and 13th
A
Ava Max
American pop singer known for Sweet but Psycho
Middle Names for Avah
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Avah
Avah Rose
Avah Grace
Avah Marie
Avah Jade
Avah Lena
Avah Pearl
Avah Faith
Avah Celeste
Avah Renee
Avah Joy
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Sibling Name Ideas
History of Avah
500
Ava used in Germanic and Latin communities as a name meaning life and vitality
1922
Ava Gardner born, becoming one of Hollywood's most iconic figures
2003
Ava enters the US top 10 as one of the defining names of the decade
2012
Avah reaches recognition as a distinctive spelling variant
Numerology & Symbolism of Avah
5
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
2
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Libra
1
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Blush
💎
Lucky Stone
Rose Quartz
🌸
Lucky Flower
Cherry Blossom
Avah Around the World
How Avah is written in different languages and scripts
آفا
Arabic
アヴァ
Japanese
Ава
Russian
아바
Korean
艾娃
Chinese
Άβα
Greek
एवा
Hindi
חַוָּה
Hebrew
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