Ava in Chinese Calligraphy

See how the name Ava looks written with a traditional Chinese brush, next to its Chinese transliteration 艾娃 (Ài wá).

Sample. “Ava” in the Regular (楷书) brush style with the Chinese name 艾娃 (Ài wá). The paid file removes the watermark.

The Chinese characters for Ava

As a transliteration, Ava is usually written 艾娃 (Ài wá). Each character is listed below with its own dictionary meaning — the name is chosen by sound, not by meaning, and Moying does not translate names. Please have a person review the characters before any permanent use such as a tattoo.

Origin and meaning

Ava is a Germanic name meaning “bird, life (of uncertain origin)”.

About the name Ava

The actress Ava Gardner gave the name its mid-century glamour.

As a gift or a tattoo

Because it means “bird, life (of uncertain origin)”, an Ava calligraphy print makes a thoughtful gift for someone who loves the name or its meaning.

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