Eva-Maria

The double name Eva-Maria consists of the first names Eva and Maria. Eva has biblical roots and comes from Hebrew.

What does the name Eva-Maria mean?

Eva-Maria unites the meanings of the two names Eva and Maria. Eva is anchored in the Bible and derives from the Hebrew term chajjah, which means 'living' or 'life'. This leads to interpretations such as 'the life', 'the giver of life', or 'the mother of the living'. The name Maria, a variant of Mirjam, also comes from Hebrew and can be translated as 'the bitter', 'the beloved', 'the drop of the sea', or 'the star of the sea'. Further interpretations and derivations of Maria can be found on the corresponding name page. Additionally, there is the double form Evamaria as well as the variants Evamarie and Eva-Marie.

How do you pronounce Eva-Maria?

The pronunciation of Eva-Maria is melodious and consists of four to five syllables. In German, it is pronounced as 'E-va Ma-ri-a' [ˈeːva maˈʁiːa]. The combination of the two soft, vowel-rich elements creates a calm and dignified sound. The hyphen gives the name a clear structure and imparts a traditional character. Eva-Maria radiates timeless elegance - gentle and cultivated.

When is the name day of Eva-Maria?

The name days for Eva-Maria are celebrated on January 1, June 4, September 12, November 14, and December 24.

Popularity

In Germany, Eva-Maria is among the popular first names and currently ranks 960th on the list of the most common female baby names. The best ranking was achieved in 1936 with position 267. In the last ten years, Eva-Maria has been used as a first name about 340 times, placing it 1,135th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,236th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ema / Eva / Evchen / Eve / Evi / Mari / Ria / Riri

Similar first names

Famous people

• Eva-Maria Brem (Austrian ski racer)
• Eva-Maria Grein (actress)
• Eva-Maria Hagen (actress, singer, mother of Nina Hagen)
• Eva-Maria Marold (cabaret artist and actress)
• Eva-Maria Pieckert (singer)