What is the origin of the name Evita?

Evita is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Evita?

Evita is currently ranked #10503 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Evita?

Evita is pronounced ee-VEE-tah.

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GirlHebrew

Evita

ee-VEE-tah

Popularity

#10503

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

1,239

Peak Year

#210 in 1981

First Recorded

1951

Style

Soft & Gentle, Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Evita is a diminutive of Eva, which is derived from the Hebrew name 'Chava', meaning 'life' or 'living'.

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

Eva Perón
Argentine actress, activist, and First Lady

Nicknames

Eve Evi

Similar Names

Eva Eliana Viviana Sofia

Personality Traits

charmingvivaciouspassionatedetermined

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