Zeva was born on Corellia in the City of Coronet to Jedi Knight Jys Tebut, and CorSec Detective James Antilles. Shortly after her birth however, her mother left to rejoin the New Order of the Jedi, leaving James to raise his daughter alone. She had a happy childhood, though she spent much time with babysitters because of how often her father was called into work. Jys visited from time to time, every few months, always bringing new tales of adventure and gifts for her daughter.