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Mahwa

“Mahwa is derived from Sanskrit and Hindi, meaning "intoxicating" or "intoxicated," referring to the mahua tree (Madhuca longifolia) whose flowers are used to make fermented drinks in South Asia.”

Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables

M
Rare

Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#9,856
TrendNew ★
Peak year2025
Syllables2
OriginSanskrit
LanguageHindi
CultureIndian
ReligionHindu
Letters5
Numerology1 Chaldean 8
Global rank#38,980

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Mahwa

Mahwa is derived from Sanskrit and Hindi, meaning "intoxicating" or "intoxicated," referring to the mahua tree (Madhuca longifolia) whose flowers are used to make fermented drinks in South Asia.

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Etymology

Mahwa is derived from Sanskrit and Hindi, meaning "intoxicating" or "intoxicated," referring to the mahua tree (Madhuca longifolia) whose flowers are used to make fermented drinks in South Asia. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly in central and northern India where the mahua tree holds economic and cultural significance.

Mahwa currently ranks #9,856 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.

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