Hiwa
Kurdish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Hiwa
Hiwa is a Kurdish name meaning "hope" or "desire," derived from Kurdish linguistic roots.
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Etymology
Hiwa is a Kurdish name meaning "hope" or "desire," derived from Kurdish linguistic roots. The name is primarily used among Kurdish populations across Iraq, Turkey, Syria, and Iran, with cultural significance in Kurdish identity and literature.
Hiwa currently ranks #2,790 in the United States as a boy's name.
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