Caua
Brazilian · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Caua
The given name 'Caua' is derived from the Tupi language, a member of the Tupian language family, and means 'water' or 'river'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Caua' is derived from the Tupi language, a member of the Tupian language family, and means 'water' or 'river'. It is primarily used in Brazil, particularly among the indigenous people of the Amazon region, and has no notable historical context beyond its use as a given name.
Caua currently ranks #12,551 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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