'''Eve''' is the name of the first woman on the earth as recorded in the [[Bible]] in the book of [[Genesis]]. It is a common woman's name and in [[Hebrew]] is ''Chavah'', derived from the verb ''to breathe'', or the word ''life''.
[[God]] made Eve from one of [[Adam]]'s ribs when he was asleep and became his helpmate and companion. Together she and Adam lived in the [[Garden of Eden]]. Eve was approached by the serpent ([[Satan]]) and gave in to the serpent's temptation to eat the [[forbidden fruit]]. Critics have often condemned this maiden for giving into her primal urges. Eve then had Adam do so as well. Both knew they were breaking God's command. As punishment for Eve's sin, women were made subject to men and were forced to endure painful childbirth. Men were also punished and together they were forced out of the garden. This first breaking of God's commandment is the origin of the concept of [[Original sin]].
Eve gave birth to many children. The three mentioned in the Bible are [[Cain]], [[Abel]], and [[Seth]]