Dawa
Tibetan · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Dawa
Dawa is a Tibetan name meaning "moon" or "moonlight," derived from the Tibetan word "dawa" (དawa།).
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Etymology
Dawa is a Tibetan name meaning "moon" or "moonlight," derived from the Tibetan word "dawa" (དawa།). It is primarily used among Tibetan Buddhist communities in Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Tibetan diaspora, with historical significance in Tibetan monastic and lay traditions.
Dawa currently ranks #3,738 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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