Hawa
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Hawa
Hawa means "life" or "living" and derives from the Arabic root ḥ-w-y (حيا), which relates to vitality and existence.
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Etymology
Hawa means "life" or "living" and derives from the Arabic root ḥ-w-y (حيا), which relates to vitality and existence. The name is primarily used in Muslim, Arab, and some South Asian cultures, with historical significance as the Arabic name for Eve, the first woman in Islamic tradition.
Hawa currently ranks #1,813 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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