| Meaning | life |
| Origin | English, Hebrew |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Cha-va |
About Chava
Rich with character and substance, Chava stands as a testament to timeless simplicity. This name doesn't follow trends—it transcends them. The strong consonant beginning paired with the open vowel ending creates a satisfying phonetic experience. Chava's brevity makes it memorable and easy to spell, yet it carries depth and gravitas uncommon in shorter names. It suggests a person of conviction and authenticity, someone who values substance over superficiality. For parents seeking a name with weight and presence, Chava delivers without excess ornamentation or unnecessary complexity.
Nicknames for Chava
| Chavi |
| Ava |
| Chavie |
| Vi |
| Avie |
Famous People Named Chava
| Chava Jiménez | Mexican artist and feminist |
| Chava Mond | Israeli Paralympic swimmer |
| Chava Alhassid | American mathematician |
| Chava Zeligman | Polish Holocaust survivor and author |
| Chava Tombak | Canadian visual artist |
| Chava Steiger | Argentine journalist and writer |
| Chava Fraenkel | Israeli composer and musician |
| Chava Alperovich | Argentine politician and educator |
| Chava Alberstein | Israeli folk singer |
| Chava Fürst | Hungarian-Israeli Holocaust survivor and memoirist |
| Chava Rosenfarb | Canadian Yiddish poet and novelist |
| Chava Shelhav | Israeli founder of the Feldenkrais Method |
| Chava Kadambari | Indian artist and sculptor |
| Chava Turniansky | Israeli poet and translator |
| Chava Wolf | American journalist and editor |
| Chava Rothstein | American artist and educator |
| Chava Willig Levy | American author and educator |
Characters Named Chava
| Chava HaKotel | Character in the novel "The Source" by James A. Michener |