Why Adam Named His Wife Chavah, Giver of Life

Yalkut Shimoni on Torah 33:2

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(Genesis 3:20) "And the man called his wife's name Chavah (Eve)." She was given to him for his life (chiyut), and she counsels him like a serpent (chivya).

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