Ava

Ava Meaning & Origin

About Ava
The surname Ava is of uncertain origin and meaning. It is believed to have multiple possible origins, including being a variant of the Hebrew name Eve, meaning "life," or a variant of the Germanic name Avo, meaning "eagle." Additionally, Ava could also be derived from the Old English word "af," meaning "river," or from the Latin word "avis," meaning "bird." Due to its varied origins, the meaning of the surname Ava remains ambiguous and can differ depending on the specific cultural or linguistic context.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Ava is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Ava: 219
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 85,357
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ava based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Ava is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AF
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A100
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EY1 V AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈeɪvə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ava in Braille

Here's how to represent Ava in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Ava in braille

How to sign the name Ava using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Ava using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ava in sign language

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