Welsh

Efa

Pronounced EH-vahShare

Meaning: Life; to live

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

The Welsh form of Eva. The single f is pronounced like an English v, an important detail for anyone meeting the spelling for the first time.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Efa comes from Welsh.

Scottish Gaelic

Eilidh

Short form of Eilionoir; also associated with Helen

Rare gem
Welsh

Eurwen

Gold; white or blessed

Rare gem
Welsh · Latin

Lowri

Laurel

Rare gem
Welsh

Anwen

Very beautiful

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Scottish Gaelic

Mhairi

Form of Màiri; ultimate meaning uncertain

Rare gem
Welsh

Bronwen

Probably white or blessed breast

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