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Ava: name meaning and origin

Ava

bird; life

Latin · Girl · 2 syllables

Nature & growing things

Ava is a Latin name meaning "bird; life". It has 2 syllables, stressed on A, and is traditionally a girl's name.

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Middle names that flow with Ava

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Ava Claire clear, bright
Ava Faith faith, trust
Ava Grace grace, goodwill
Ava Hope hope
Ava Jade precious green stone
Ava Joy joy
Ava Kai sea
Ava Mae pearl; the month of May

Sibling names for Ava

Ava & June Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Ava & Juniper Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Ava & Oliver Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Ava & Rosemary Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Ava & Sage Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Ava & Silas Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Ava & Violet Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Ava & Chloe Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.

Names with a similar meaning

Adam · of the earth Chloe · green shoot Eden · delight, paradise George · farmer, earth-worker Georgia · farmer, earth-worker Hazel · hazel tree Ivy · ivy plant; fidelity Jordan · to flow down June · the month of June; youthful Juniper · evergreen juniper tree

Questions about Ava

What does the name Ava mean?

Ava is a Latin name meaning "bird; life".

How many syllables are in Ava?

Ava has 2 syllables (A-va), with the stress usually on "A".

Is Ava a boy's or girl's name?

Ava is traditionally a girl's name.