Kiwa
Māori · Boy
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About the name Kiwa
Kiwa is a Hawaiian name meaning "to gather" or "to assemble," derived from the Hawaiian language root referring to collection or congregation.
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Etymology
Kiwa is a Hawaiian name meaning "to gather" or "to assemble," derived from the Hawaiian language root referring to collection or congregation. The name is used in Hawaiian culture and has historical significance in Hawaiian mythology and tradition, though it remains primarily associated with Native Hawaiian communities.
Kiwa currently ranks #73 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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