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Girl's nameOrigin: Germanic, HebrewMultiple origin hypothesesThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Ava

Ava is a brief and graceful feminine name rooted in medieval Germanic tradition, with interpretations that often connect it to life and vitality. In modern times, it is also frequently associated with the biblical name Eve. Its simplicity, melodic sound, and strong international appeal make it a beloved choice for parents worldwide.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Ava
Slovak:
Czech:
Ava
Hungarian:
Ava
Polish:
Ava
Ukrainian:
German:
Ava
Spanish:
Ava
French:
Ava
Italian:
Ava
Portuguese:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name may trace back to an ancient Germanic element of uncertain meaning, or signify life.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno Ava sa historicky dokladá ako skrátená podoba starých germánskych mien obsahujúcich prvok awi-, ktorého význam nie je spoľahlivo objasnený. V súčasnej angličtine sa Ava zároveň používa ako obmena biblického mena Eva, pochádzajúceho z hebrejského mena Chavva, tradične vykladaného vo význame „živá“ alebo „život“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Ava vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

AVA

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

13 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
7 February
Austrian Calendar
6 June
Fínsko
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

V slovenčine sa vyslovuje [ava]; v angličtine spravidla [ejva].

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Ava
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Avy
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Ave
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Avu
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Ava!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Ave
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Avou

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
AvkaAvuška
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Ava
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Ava! Avka!

Notable figures named Ava

20

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

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Person type
Ava Gardnerová
US
1922 – 1990Historical Figure

American actress (1922–1990)

Ava Max
US
born 1994Notable Figure

American singer and songwriter (born 1994)

Ava DuVernay
US
born 1972Notable Figure

American film director

Ava Alice Muriel Astor
US
1902 – 1956Historical Figure

heiress and socialite

Ava z Ribagorzy
born 942Historical Figure

Peerage person ID=416500

Ava Cantrell
US
born 2001Notable Figure

American actress and dancer

Ava Helen Pauling
US
1903 – 1981Historical Figure

American activist

Ava Lowle Willing
US
1868 – 1958Historical Figure

American socialite (1868–1958)

Test how Ava sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Ava Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

90 / 100Excellent
ID
Initials / monogram:with dots:A.S.without dots:AS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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