Evita Name Meaning, Origin, History, And Popularity

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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Evita

Evita is a feminine name of Spanish origin. It is derived from the Hebrew name Eve, which means ‘to breathe’ or ‘to live.’ This affectionate diminutive form means to ‘give life.’ It is a symbol of vitality and grace. Evita has an indirect biblical connection as its root name, Eve, is mentioned in the Holy Bible. Eve was the first woman on earth who was created out of Adam’s (the first man) rib (1).

The name Evita is most popular in Spanish-speaking regions. Variations, such as ‘Evie’ in English or ‘Eva’ in Portuguese, simplify the name to adapt to diverse cultures.

Evita is not an extremely popular name in the US, hence there are only a couple of popular name bearers. Evita “Evie” Turquoise Robinson is known for kickstarting the urban travel movement through her Nomadness Travel Tribe and Nomadness TV. The former First Lady of Argentina, María Eva Duarte de Perón was lovingly called Evita. The musical titled Evita is based on her life. An interesting fact is that Evita is the name of a moth genus found in North America. In works of fiction, too, this name appears a few times. Evita Fusilier is a character in Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger series. She falls in love with Tyrone Johnson but gives up on him after learning about his destined partner.

Evita is a graceful name for a beautiful baby girl. Parents looking for a name with a distant biblical connection and a modern appeal can consider Evita for their daughter.

Evita

Meaning To live

Gender Girl

Religion Christianity

Origin Spanish

Lucky Number 3

Syllables Three

Length 1 word, 5 letters, 3 vowels, 2 consonants

Type Short and moderately easy to pronounce

How To Pronounce Evita?

Pronounced as eh-vee-tuh

The way you pronounce a name can make all the difference.

Listen to the sound of the name Evita in English.

Evita On The Popularity Chart

Evita was a relatively popular name in the early 1980s. But its popularity has been on a downward trend since then. Let’s observe the SSA graphs to understand its trajectory through the years.

Popularity Over Time

The name Evita had a good start, peaking at 210 babies per million in 1980. Since then, it has seen a decline in popularity. In 2021, barely 12 babies were named Evita.

Source: Social Security Administration

Rank Over Time

The name Evita ranked high on the charts in the initial years. It stood at rank 779 in 1981. Since then, the name has experienced a steady decline in ranking.

Source: Social Security Administration

Names With Similar Sound As Evita

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Popular Sibling Names For Evita

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Boy Sibling Names For Evita

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Girl Sibling Names For Evita

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Other Popular Names Beginning With E

Looking for more baby names starting with the letter E to resonate with your family’s naming tradition or to rhyme with the sibling names? Find a range of alternative names starting with this letter.

Names With Similar Meaning As Evita

There are many other names that share the same meaning as Evita. Have a look at some of the options below.

Acrostic Poem On Evita

Dive into the lyrical charm of the name Evita with this acrostic poem. Witness how each letter paints together a story, capturing the name’s individuality, strength, vitality, and sophistication. Inspiring, is it? Why not try a similar poem that describes what you think of your baby’s personality?

Enchanting like a garden of wildflowers.

Valiant warrior, vigorous and vivacious all in one.

Infectious laughter illuminating hearts with humor.

Talented and skillful, a master of your own destiny.

Ambitious achiever aiming for lofty aspirations.

Evita’s Zodiac Sign And Birth Star As Per Vedic Astrology

Vedic astrology, also called Jyotisha, provides deep insights into a person’s life based on celestial positions at birth. Rashi and nakshatra, which are an integral part of Jyotisha, are believed to influence an individual’s personality and life events. The following sections give you rashi-related information, such as the associated letters, elements, ruling body, quality, and nakshatra for the name evita. These details help analyze a person’s characteristics, personality, and behavior.

Zodiac Sign (Rashi)

As shown in the following table, each rashi is associated with specific sounds, which are often used as the starting letters of names for newborns in Hindu families. Each rashi is represented by a figure and one of the five elements – Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether (Space). One ruling celestial body, known as its 'rashi lord' or 'ruler' is assigned to these rashis. These bodies include Venus, Mars, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn. Furthermore, the rashis are assigned various qualities or gunas.

Rashi (zodiac sign)	Mesha (Aries)
Starting letters for Mesha (Aries) rashi	A, L, E, I, O
Representation	Ram
Element	Fire
Ruling body	Mars
Quality	Movable (chara)

Birth Star (Nakshatra)

Another important aspect of Vedic Astrology is the nakshatras, the lunar constellations or star clusters that the Moon occupies during a person's birth. There are 27 nakshatras, each with its own unique qualities, attributes, and symbolism. Each rashi contains two-and-one-fourth nakshatras in it. For example, Aries contains Ashwini, Bharani, and Krithika nakshatras.

The below table provides information on the nakshatras’ degrees on the zodiac circle, their lords and related syllables, for babies born in the Mesha (Aries) rashi. These syllables/phonetics are popularly used to choose the baby name. For precise nakshatra calculation based on your baby's birthplace and date, use our Nakshatra Calculator.

Nakshatra	Degrees Of The Nakshatra	Nakshatra Lord (Ruler)	Name Syllables
Ashwini (Awasthi, Aswini)	Aries (0 to 13.20 degrees)	Ketu	Chu, Che, Cho, Choo, La, Laa
Bharani	Aries (13. 20 to 26.40 degrees)	Venus	Lee, Lu, Le, Lo, Li
Krittika (Karthikai, Krithika)	Aries (26.40 to 30.00 degrees)	Sun	Aa, Ae, E, Ee, Ai, A, I, Oo, U

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Evita In Different Languages

It’s exciting to see our baby’s name spelled and written in various languages. See how people spell Evita in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and more! Each language has its own way of saying Evita, but it’s still the same special name. Learn how the name looks and sounds in different languages around the world!

Name	Language	Code
Evita	English	en
埃维塔	Chinese	zh-CN
एविता	Hindi	hi
Evita	Spanish	es
Evita	French	fr
evita	Arabic	ar
evita	Bengali	bn
Evita	Portuguese	pt
Эвита	Russian	ru
evita	Urdu	ur
Evita	Indonesian	id
Evita	German	de
エビータ	Japanese	ja
एविता	Marathi	mr
ఎవిటా	Telugu	te
Evita	Turkish	tr
எவிடா	Tamil	ta
Evita	Vietnamese	vi
Evita	Tagalog	tl
에비타	Korean	ko
Evita	Hausa	ha
Evita	Swahili	sw
Evita	Javanese	jv
Evita	Italian	it
evita	Punjabi	pa
એવિટા	Gujarati	gu
เอวิต้า	Thai	th
ಎವಿಟಾ	Kannada	kn
ኢቪታ	Amharic	am
एविता	Bhojpuri	bho
Evita	Yoruba	yo

How To Communicate The Name Evita In Sign Languages

In Nautical Flags

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In Sign Language

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In Braille Alphabet

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In Morse Code

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In Binary

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Name Numerology For Evita

Numerology is an occult system that gives significance to numbers and their influence on human life and destiny. Numerologists attribute specific qualities, energies, and characteristics to a number. Parents who believe in numerology prefer to choose baby names that resonate positively with the child’s unique numerical vibrations, often derived from their date of birth. Here we give a general birth number and personality traits of the name Evita, based on the Pythagorean (Western) system. This analysis will differ from child to child based on their date of birth. You may use our numerology calculator for more personalized information.

Baby Name Lists Containing Evita

Read through our baby name lists that include the name Evita and several other similar names. The wider the choice, the better your selection. Isn't it?

Movie Titles Inspired By The Name Evita

Discover the presence of Evita in an array of films. Know about the various movies that have this name.

Movie title	Other titles	Release year
Evita: The Making of a Superstar		2018
La sombra de Evita: Volveré y seré millones	L'ombra d'Evita, Tęczowa podróż Evity	2011
Evita, una tumba sin paz	Evita, una tumba sin paz, Evita: The Unquiet Grave	1997
Evita: The Story of Eva Peron	Evita: The Miracle of Eva Peron	1997
Evita	Ebîta, Thánh Nữ Evita, Εβίτα, Евита, Эвита, エビータ, 贝隆夫人, 阿根廷，別為我哭泣	1996
Evita, quien quiera oír que oiga	Evita, quien quiera oír que oiga	1983
Do What You Want	Cuando el amor llega, Hipólito y Evita	1973

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the meaning of the name Evita?

The name Evita means to live.

2. What is the origin of the name Evita?

Evita has a Spanish origin.

3. How to pronounce the name Evita?

Evita is pronounced as eh-vee-tuh.

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