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giver of life

Hebrew translation: Chava, Chaya, Eve


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English term or phrase:giver of life
Hebrew translation:Chava, Chaya, Eve
Entered by: Will Matter
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21:20 May 26, 2004
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Names (personal, company)
English term or phrase: giver of life
I'm looking for a hebrew name for a girl that would mean : she will bring many to life, not physicaly only but spiritualy as well... she will bring increase and prosperity. It could be just "giver of life" or "giver of a new life"

It goes along with the blessing of Rivkah in Gen 24:60. It says "may you become (the mother of)thousands of ten thousands" or "may you increase to thousands upon thousands"

Thank you for your help !!
shomer
France
Local time: 00:39
Chava, Chaya, Aoife, Ardath
Explanation:
The first three above mean "life" and Ardath means "flowering field". Look at the references provided for further suggestions and help.

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Note added at 2004-05-26 22:56:10 (GMT)
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Additional references that may prove helpful--www.maxpages.com/babynames AND yourbabysname.com. The Parenthood.com reference allows you to search by language and provides an entire list of names complete with their meaning and etymology. Good Luck!.

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Note added at 2004-05-27 16:23:21 (GMT)
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Apparently, i should\'ve said \"according to the site given, this is the meaning\" or something like that......
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Will Matter
United States
Local time: 19:39
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Summary of answers provided
5 -1Chava, Chaya, Aoife, ArdathWill Matter
4 -1Chava (Eve)gmarina


  

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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): -1
Chava, Chaya, Aoife, Ardath


Explanation:
The first three above mean "life" and Ardath means "flowering field". Look at the references provided for further suggestions and help.

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Note added at 2004-05-26 22:56:10 (GMT)
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Additional references that may prove helpful--www.maxpages.com/babynames AND yourbabysname.com. The Parenthood.com reference allows you to search by language and provides an entire list of names complete with their meaning and etymology. Good Luck!.

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Note added at 2004-05-27 16:23:21 (GMT)
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Apparently, i should\'ve said \"according to the site given, this is the meaning\" or something like that......


    Reference: http://Parenthood.com
    Reference: http://Babynames.com
Will Matter
United States
Local time: 19:39
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
disagree  Sue Goldian: Chava is Eve in Hebrew, Chaya means alive, Aoife and Ardath may very well mean something in some language, but they are NOT Hebrew.
6 hrs
  -> i was only reiterating what the site said.

disagree  Eynat: As Sue. Maybe Aoife/Ardath are in Japanese? They are NOT Hebrew. Slammed? Maybe you shouldn't reply in a language you obviously don't speak. Wrong answer accepted yet again.. Sheesh.
11 hrs
  -> nope, neither one, once again, i was only reiterating what the first site said.

agree  oliver deutsch: Chava (Eve), or Chaya
14 hrs
  -> thanks. Oy vey, try to help and get slammed.
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9 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): -1
Chava (Eve)


Explanation:
The direct translation of the Hebrew name Chava (Eve in other languages) is 'giver of life'.
You might also consider 'Geula' meaning 'rebirth, revival, renaissance', if this meaning is related to what you are looking for.

gmarina
Local time: 16:39
Native speaker of: Native in RussianRussian, Native in HebrewHebrew

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
disagree  Eynat: Geula = redemption. I will continue to disagree with linguistic errors: that's what the button is for.
4 hrs
  -> My main answer is Chava (Eve). Aren't you too quick to press 'disagree'? In other language pairs people almost don't use it out of respect to their colleagues.
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