Unisex name
Efa name meaning
“life, living”
Efa is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to ‘life’ or ‘living’. It is an established variant of Eva, including in Welsh. Eva comes from the Hebrew name Ḥawwāh, traditionally connected with life, providing the source of the meaning associated with Efa.
What does Efa mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Efa
Efa is an established variant of Eva, including in Welsh. Eva comes from Hebrew Ḥawwāh, traditionally connected with 'life'.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Efa
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Efa, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Efa: life, living
- Marselina: associated with Mars, god of war
- Angelina: messenger, bearer of a message
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Meaning of each word
- Efa: life, living
- Vinny: to conquer, to win
- Michaela: who can equal God?
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Efa Yakomina
Meaning of each word
- Efa: life, living
- Yakomina: one who grasps the heel
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Meaning of each word
- Fransiska: woman of the Franks
- Efa: life, living
- Grace: divine favor or blessing
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Efa Mahdalena
Meaning of each word
- Efa: life, living
- Mahdalena: a woman from Magdala
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Meaning of each word
- Efa: life, living
- Yosefina: may God add
- Talitha: young girl
How to pronounce Efa
| Syllables | 2 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦥ꦳ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮈᮖ |
Is Efa a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Efa is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 40% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Efa ranks #690 among unisex names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Efa
Names with related meanings
- Umar♂Life, longevity
- Irawan♂Possessing freshness or vitality
- Nurhayati♀Light of life
- Yahya♂The prophet John's name
- Eva♀Life
- Sugeng♂Safe, alive and well
- Evi♀Life, living
- Aisyah♀Living, full of life
- Natalia♀Relating to birth or Christmas
- Hayati♀My life
- Sukma♂♀Soul, spirit of life
- Imran♂Prosperity, flourishing life
Famous people named Efa
- Efa Yonnedi · b. 1972
- Efa Khoiri Rosyidah
- Efa Laela Fakhriah · b. 1961
FAQ about the name Efa
What is the meaning of Efa?
Efa means life, living. Efa is an established variant of Eva, including in Welsh. Eva comes from Hebrew Ḥawwāh, traditionally connected with 'life'.
Is Efa a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Efa is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 40% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Efa?
Efa is of Hebrew and European origin.
How many syllables does Efa have?
Efa has 2 syllables (E-fa) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Efa?
Efa ranks #690 among unisex names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Efa?
Some ideas: Efa Marselina Angelina; Efa Vinny Michaela; Efa Yakomina.
Famous people named Efa?
Notable people named Efa include Efa Yonnedi, Efa Khoiri Rosyidah, Efa Laela Fakhriah.
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