Jawara
West Africa · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Jawara
The name 'Jawara' means "young" or "youthful" and originates from the Manding languages of West Africa.
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Etymology
The name 'Jawara' means "young" or "youthful" and originates from the Manding languages of West Africa. It is primarily used among the Mandinka and other Mande peoples, notably in The Gambia and Senegal, and is historically associated with Sir Dawda Jawara, the first President of The Gambia.
Jawara currently ranks #9,948 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1992.
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