Havva means “Eve, the first woman”. It comes from Arabic (from Hebrew). It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Havva is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Havva mean?
Havva is the Turkish name of Eve, the first woman, and is used as a female given name. It came through Ottoman Turkish from Arabic Ḥawwāʾ, which Wiktionary derives from Hebrew.[1]
Havva in Turkish
What does Havva mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Havva. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Eve, the first woman” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Havva come from?
Arabic (from Hebrew), borrowing. Inherited from Ottoman Turkish Havvâ, from Arabic Ḥawwāʾ, from Hebrew.[1]✓ Documented
Is Havva a Turkish name?
Yes. Havva is documented as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic from Hebrew.
Havva across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | HavvaLatin | Girl | same as above: “Eve, the first woman” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Havva
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havva[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Havva
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Havva rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NurperGirl“light-winged”same language (turkish)
- SedaUnisex“voice, echo”same language (turkish)
- İlkyazGirl“spring”same language (turkish)
- DikbayUnisex“upright lord”same language (turkish)
- GökbenUnisex“sky-blue beauty spot”same language (turkish)
- UlukaanBoy“great, respected ruler”same language (turkish)
- LeyanGirl“shining, gleaming”same language (turkish)
- OnatsüBoy“good, honest soldier”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Havva
What does the name Havva mean?
Havva means “Eve, the first woman”. It comes from Arabic (from Hebrew). It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Havva a girl's or a boy's name?
Havva is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Havva come from?
Havva is of Arabic (from Hebrew) origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Havva?
Havva is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Havva have?
Havva has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by our editors; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Havva”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93012149. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Eve (the first woman); classified as a female given name in the Turkish section; listed as a female given name in the Turkish section; inherited from Ottoman حواء, from Arabic حَوَّاء (+1 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “حواء”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93007961. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Eve, the first woman in Abrahamic religions; borrowed from Hebrew חוה
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