Mahwa
Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables
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Popularity indexHistorical 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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