How Do You Spell IEVA?

Pronunciation: [iˈɛvə] (IPA)

"Ieva" is a Latvian female given name. The spelling of this word may seem confusing for non-Latvians, but it follows the phonetic transcription /iɛva/. The first sound is the open-mid front unrounded vowel, represented by the letter "i." The second sound is the mid-central unrounded vowel, represented by the letters "e" and "ē" in Latvian orthography. The final sound is the voiced bilabial fricative, represented by the letter "v." Together, these sounds create the unique and beautiful name "Ieva."

IEVA Meaning and Definition

  1. Ieva is a feminine given name that is derived from various cultures and languages. In Latvian, Ieva is a variant of the name Eva, which is the Latvian form of the biblical name Eve. In this context, Ieva is believed to mean "life" or "living one." It carries biblical connotations, as Eve is considered to be the first woman created by God in the Book of Genesis.

    Moreover, Ieva is also a popular Lithuanian name. In Lithuania, Ieva is the equivalent of the English name Eve as well as the Hebrew name Chava, both of which have similar meanings related to "life" or "to breathe."

    Besides the Baltic regions, the name Ieva can also be found in other cultures, albeit with variant meanings. For instance, in Sanskrit, Ieva is a name meaning "night." Similarly, in Japanese, Ieva means "stable" or "firm." These alternative meanings highlight the diverse origins of the name Ieva and its connection to different linguistic traditions.

    Overall, Ieva is a versatile and multilingual name that symbolizes concepts such as life, breath, stability, and the night, depending on the cultural and etymological context.

Common Misspellings for IEVA

  • yevea
  • ievea
  • Yeva
  • ievia
  • yevia
  • ieavi
  • uieva
  • iueva
  • oieva
  • 9ieva
  • i9eva
  • 8ieva
  • i8eva
  • ierva
  • i4eva
  • ie4va
  • i3eva
  • ie3va
  • ievga
  • iefva

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