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Ewa

“life, living”

About the name Ewa

Ewa is the Polish form of Eve, meaning ‘life’ or ‘living’. It is derived from the Hebrew ‘Chavah’, meaning life, from ‘chayah’, to live. Eve is a biblical figure known as the first woman, created as the companion of Adam in the Book of Genesis and described as the mother of all the living. In Poland the name day of Ewa is celebrated on the twenty-fourth of December, together with Adam. Bearers include the Polish actress Ewa Krzyżewska.

Meaning
life, living
Origin
Hebrew
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
EH-vah(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

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Middle names for Ewa

  • Ewa Maria
  • Ewa Katarzyna
  • Ewa Zofia
  • Ewa Anna
  • Ewa Elżbieta

Questions about Ewa

What does Ewa mean?
Ewa is a Hebrew name meaning "life, living".
How do you pronounce Ewa?
Ewa is pronounced EH-vah, with emphasis on the first syllable.
What are variants of Ewa?
Variants of Ewa include Eva, Eve.

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