Evi

Evi is a female first name, considered a pet form of Eva, but it is also used as a short form for names beginning with the syllable "Eva-" or "Eve-", such as Evalina or Evelina.

What does the name Evi mean?

The name Evi is interpreted as a diminutive of Eva, meaning "the little Eva." Additionally, it can also be translated as "the life-giver," "the life-bestower," "the living one," or simply "life." More freely interpreted, it could also be understood as "the mother of the living." The roots of the name Evi likely lie in the Hebrew ḥawwāh or chawwah (חַוָּה), which derives from the ancient Hebrew term chavvâh (חוּה), meaning "to breathe," "to live," and "alive." An alternative origin could stem from the Old Aramaic ḥwh (חוה) for "the serpent." Evi is documented in the Old Testament as the name of the first woman alongside Adam. Variants of the name include Efa, Evita (Spanish), Evy, Evie, Ev, Eefje, Eef, Yeva, and Chavah.

Where does the name Evi come from?

Evi has its origins in ancient Hebrew and means "the life-giver."

How do you pronounce Evi?

The pronunciation of Evi is clear and simple. The name consists of two syllables and is often pronounced in German as "E-vi" [ˈeːvi]. The first syllable begins with a long E sound, which has a friendly aura. The second syllable sounds soft and harmonious. Due to its brevity, Evi appears modern and playful – feminine, clear, and uncomplicated.

When is the name day of Evi?

The name day for Evi is celebrated on June 4 and December 24.

Popularity

In Germany, Evi is among the popular girls' names, currently ranking 601st on the list of most common first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2021, reaching 477th place. Over the last ten years, the name has been given around 820 times, placing it 586th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Evi ranks 670th. Internationally, Evi also shows a certain popularity, as evidenced by its rankings in various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Eva / Evchen / Eve / EveEve / Evo / Ive

Famous people

• Evi Adam (model from Austria)
• Evi Edna Ogholi (musician from Nigeria)
• Evi Eva (actress from Germany)
• Evi Gkotzaridis (French historian)
• Evi Goffin (singer from Belgium)
• Evi Kent (actress from Germany)
• Evi Kratzer (Swiss skier)
• Evi Lanig (skier from Germany)
• Evi Maltagliati (Italian actress)
• Evi Marandi (actress from Greece)
• Evi Mittermaier (German alpine ski racer)
• Evi Reci (singer from Albania)
• Evi Sachenbacher-Stehle (cross-country skier & biathlete)
• Evi Seibert (presenter)
• Evi Servaes (Austrian actress)
• Evi Tausen (Faroese singer)