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Evra

Female

« Evra is a Hebrew name meaning "God is my judge," derived from the word "Eber" meaning "beyond." It has historical significance, notably borne by Rav Saadia Gaon, a prominent medieval Jewish philosopher and scholar. »

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Meaning, origin, history

Evra is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is my judge." It is derived from the Hebrew word "Eber," which means "beyond" or "across." The name Evra has historical significance as it was borne by several notable figures in Jewish history. The most famous bearer of the name Evra was Rav Saadia Gaon (882-942), also known as Saadia ben Joseph, who was a prominent philosopher and scholar in medieval Spain. He is considered one of the greatest thinkers of the Golden Age of Jewish culture and was responsible for many important works on Jewish law and philosophy. The name Evra has also been used by several other notable individuals throughout history, such as Rav Evra de Vilna (1745-1809), a prominent Talmudic scholar and mystic in Lithuania, and Rabbi Evra ibnEzra (c. 1092-c. 1167), a Spanish rabbi and poet known for his commentary on the Hebrew Bible. Today, Evra is still used as a given name, particularly among Jews, but it has also gained popularity as a unisex name in recent years due to its unique sound and historical significance. It is often spelled in various ways, such as Evrah, Ebra, or Eber. Despite its Hebrew origins, Evra has been adopted by people of different backgrounds and cultures around the world.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Evra since 1880

Total births
26
Total since 1880
Peak year
2021
6 births
in 2022
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
+220% ↗
vs previous 5 years