Bible Dictionary
CHAVAH
Chavah is the Hebrew name rendered Eve. It means “life” or “life giver” and is connected with the naming of the first woman in Genesis.
Definition
Chavah is the Hebrew name rendered Eve. The name means “living” or “life giver.”
Biblical Usage
Chavah appears in Genesis 3:20 as the name of the first woman, rendered Eve in English versions. The name connects her with life and its giving.
Historical Background
The Septuagint gives the name as Zoe, corresponding to the meaning “life.”
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ka'-va (Septuagint Zoe): A transliteration of the Hebrew chawwah or chavvah, which means "life giver" "living" and appears in our English versions as Eve (Ge 3:20, see the King James Version margin).</p>