Unisex name
Evvah name meaning
“often sighing; earnestly supplicating”
Evvah means “often sighing” or “earnestly supplicating.” It comes from Arabic awwāh, an adjective expressing repeated sighing, deep feeling, or supplication. In Türkiye, it is used for both girls and boys. The Quran uses this word to describe Abraham, providing a specific textual association for the name.
What does Evvah mean?
Often sighing; earnestly supplicating
In Turkish: çok iç çeken; yakarışta bulunan
Evvah conveys repeated sighing or earnest supplication and can also suggest tenderness in context. In the Quran, the Arabic word occurs among descriptions of Abraham. This provides a clear religious association for the expression, while it remains a descriptive term rather than another personal name of Abraham.
Origin of the name Evvah
From Arabic awwāh, an intensive adjective associated with sighing, tenderness, and earnest supplication.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Evvah in the Quran? | As a word · لأواه · 9:114The source word of Evvah appears in the Quran as an adjective describing Abraham, rather than as a proper name. |
| Starts with | E · Ev |
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How to pronounce Evvah
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /evvah/ |
| Arabic | أواه |
Is Evvah a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Evvah is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Evvah does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Evvah
Names with related meanings
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- Abdulkadir♂Servant of the All-Powerful
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Akif♂Steadfastly devoted
- Ferhat♂Hero of the Ferhat and Şirin story
- Abdülhamid♂Servant of God, the Praiseworthy
- Emrullah♂God's command or decree
- Hanife♀One devoted to belief in one God
- Aliyar♂Friend or companion of Ali
FAQ about the name Evvah
What is the meaning of Evvah?
Evvah means “often sighing; earnestly supplicating”. From Arabic awwāh, an intensive adjective associated with sighing, tenderness, and earnest supplication.
Is Evvah a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Evvah is used for both boys and girls.
Is Evvah in the Quran?
As a word. The source word of Evvah appears in the Quran as an adjective describing Abraham, rather than as a proper name. (e.g.: 9:114)
What is the origin of the name Evvah?
Evvah is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Evvah have?
Evvah has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Evvah?
Evvah does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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