Girl name
Ava name meaning
“Voice, melody”
Ava means “voice” or “melody” in its Persian derivation, from the word āvā. It is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. The sound of a sung phrase provides a concrete association, while Avaz is a related name within the same field of sound and music.
What does Ava mean?
Voice, melody
In Turkish: Ses, ezgi
In its Persian interpretation, Ava brings together the imagery of the human voice, melody, and audible beauty. Its short form also occurs as a name in other languages, so it is not exclusive to one naming tradition. The musical meaning has a clear lexical basis, while European names with the same spelling have separate histories.
Origin of the name Ava
Persian āvā ‘voice, melody’ provides a direct lexical source for Ava. European Ava has separate historical explanations: some uses are connected with Eva, while others have an uncertain origin.
How to pronounce Ava
| Syllables | 2 · 3 letters · 3-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ava/ |
Is Ava a girl’s name?
Yes, Ava is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Ava does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Ava
Names with related meanings
- Arya♀Aria
- Neva♀Sound, melody, harmony
- Ezgi♀Melody
- Beste♀A composed piece of music
- Seda♀Voice, sound, echo
- Lorin♀Lullaby, singing a lullaby
- Mahur♀The name of a Turkish musical makam
- Renan♂♀Singing, joyful vocal expression
- Şehnaz♀Royal grace
- Melodi♀Melody, a coherent musical line
- Naşide♀Poem, song, recited verse
- Türkü♀A song in the folk tradition
Famous people named Ava
- Ava Yaman · b. 2006
FAQ about the name Ava
What is the meaning of Ava?
Ava means “Voice, melody”. Persian āvā ‘voice, melody’ provides a direct lexical source for Ava. European Ava has separate historical explanations: some uses are connected with Eva, while others have an uncertain origin.
Is Ava a girl’s name?
Yes, Ava is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Ava in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ava nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ava?
Ava is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Ava have?
Ava has 2 syllables and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Ava?
Ava does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Ava?
Notable people named Ava include Ava Yaman.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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