Ava - Name Meaning & History

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Meaning:

Reported meanings for this name are Pleasant Sound, Bird, and Life.

History:

This name is of uncertain origin, causing Germanic, Persian, Hebrew, and Latin influences to be suggested as the possible point of origination.

Present Day Status:

This name was the fifth most popular baby girl name for 2013.

Derived From:

Because several different origins have been suggested, Ava may have originated anywhere from the Germanic Aveza or Avia to the Hebrew word chava, meaning 'life'.

Alternate Forms:

Ava may also be spelled Eva and can be another form of the name Eve.

Famous Avas in the News in 2014:

Ava Strickland: This little Ava was made famous by her mother Melissa, who starred on The Bachelor in season 13. She was in the news in April of 2014 for some candid photos of her sweetly holding her new baby brother, Thomas Beckett.

Ava the Homeless Dog: This cuddly pooch was made famous overnight in April of 2014 by German model Victoria Van Violence and Hope for Paws co-founder Eldad Hagar after they video-taped rescuing Ava from the streets.

Ava Simmons: This little starlet-to-be is the daughter of famous parents Vanessa Simmons and Mike Wayans. In April of 2014 she was showing up in news-feeds everywhere when mom Vanessa started sharing baby photos via Instagram.

Avas Throughout History:

Ava Gardner: The late, great Ava Gardner is the most notable of those who have held this name over the years. She was an American actress that rose to the heights of fame in 1946 after her performance in The Killers. To this day she is considered to be one of the most beautiful and world-known women to ever have worked in Hollywood.