Girl name
Heva name meaning
“Desire, longing, inclination”
Heva means desire, longing, or inclination. It comes from the Arabic word hawā (هوى), used in Turkish as hevâ or heva, and is a feminine given name in Türkiye. The name evokes the language of classical literature, where desire is pictured as the heart turning toward what it longs for.
What does Heva mean?
Desire, longing, inclination
In Turkish: İstek, arzu, gönül eğilimi
Heva expresses the heart’s inclination toward something. In Ottoman poetic language, the word appears in the sphere of love and longing, while religious writing may use it for desires requiring restraint. These contexts illustrate its range of meaning; the name’s basic lexical sense remains desire or longing.
Origin of the name Heva
From Arabic hawā, هوى, “desire, longing, inclination of the heart,” borrowed into Turkish as hevâ or heva. In some religious and ethical contexts it denotes the desires of the self; it is distinct from Kurdish hêvî, “hope.”
How to pronounce Heva
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /heva/ |
Is Heva a girl’s name?
Yes, Heva is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Heva does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Heva
Names with related meanings
- Meryem♀Beloved, loved one
- Mihra♀Sun
- Özlem♀Longing for reunion
- Sevim♀Affection
- Yaren♀Friend, close companion
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Bade♀Wine
- Sıla♀A longed-for home
- Zeliha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Buse♀A kiss expressing affection
- Dila♀O heart, O beloved heart
- Mila♀Dear, beloved, lovely
FAQ about the name Heva
What is the meaning of Heva?
Heva means “Desire, longing, inclination”. From Arabic hawā, هوى, “desire, longing, inclination of the heart,” borrowed into Turkish as hevâ or heva. In some religious and ethical contexts it denotes the desires of the self; it is distinct from Kurdish hêvî, “hope.”
Is Heva a girl’s name?
Yes, Heva is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Heva in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Heva nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Heva?
Heva is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Heva have?
Heva has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Heva?
Heva 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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