Adam named his wife Eve because she would be the mother of all who live.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Name Given | Eve |
| Reason | Because she would be the mother of all living. |
| Reference | NLT: Then the man—Adam—named his wife Eve, because she would be the mother of all who live. KJV: And Adam called his wife's name Eve; because she was the mother of all living. |
The act of naming signifies authority and purpose. In this case, Adam named his wife based on her divinely ordained role in procreation and the continuation of life. This signifies her importance and her special role in humanity.
