The Devil's Arithmetic

Why do you think Hannah was named after a dead friend of Aunt Eva?

The Devil’s Arithmetic Chapter 1

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Hannah's father's sister and Hannah's favorite aunt. Hannah learns that she is named after Aunt Eva's dead friend, Chaya. Aunt Eva has a quiet sadness about her. Hannah initially pities her for never having married, though Hannah acknowledges her beauty. It is finally revealed that Aunt Eva and Rivka are the same person.