PROPER NOUN
Eva/ˈeːva/Eve (given name); Eve (biblical figure)
Eva is a German proper noun that means Eve (given name) or Eve (biblical figure). It is pronounced /ˈeːva/.
Definitions
1.a female first name(female given name)
a.used as the name of a woman or girl
Meine beste Freundin heißt Eva.—My best friend is called Eva.
2.the first woman in the Bible, wife of Adam(biblical figure)
a.refers to the biblical character Eve
Eva und Adam lebten im Garten Eden.—Eve and Adam lived in the Garden of Eden.
Declension
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | Eva | — |
| Genitive | Evas | — |
| Dative | Eva | — |
| Accusative | Eva | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Eva" mean in English?
- "Eva" means Eve (given name) or Eve (biblical figure). It is a German proper noun.
- How do you pronounce "Eva"?
- "Eva" is pronounced /ˈeːva/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "Eva"?
- "Eva" is a proper noun in German.
