Girl name
Hawa name meaning
“life, the living one”
Hawa is a feminine name meaning life or the living one, representing the Arabic form Ḥawwāʾ. It is related to Hebrew Ḥawwāh, traditionally associated with life. In Abrahamic traditions, Hawa corresponds to Eve, connecting these name forms through the same traditional association with life.
What does Hawa mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Hawa
As a name, Hawa represents Arabic Ḥawwāʾ, the equivalent of Eve in Abrahamic traditions. It is related to Hebrew Ḥawwāh, traditionally associated with life.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Hawa in Islam and the Quran
Hawa does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Hawa
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Hawa, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Hawa: life, the living one
- Zhafira: one who achieves victory
- Syahidah: female witness; female martyr
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Meaning of each word
- Hawa: life, the living one
- Saripah: noble, possessing honor
- Abidah: woman devoted to worship
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Hawa Khansa
Meaning of each word
- Hawa: life, the living one
- Khansa: having a short, upturned nose
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Meaning of each word
- Rahmi: associated with mercy
- Hawa: life, the living one
- Islamiyah: relating to the teachings of Islam
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Hawa Shafa
Meaning of each word
- Hawa: life, the living one
- Shafa: clear; pure
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Meaning of each word
- Hawa: life, the living one
- Rahimah: merciful, compassionate
- Paridah: unique, without equal
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How to pronounce Hawa
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hawa/ |
| Arabic script | حواء |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦮ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮝ |
Is Hawa a girl’s name?
Yes, Hawa is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Hawa ranks #1,120 among girl names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Hawa
Names with related meanings
- Nurhayati♀Light of life
- Eva♀Life
- Evi♀Life, living
- Aisyah♀Living, full of life
- Natalia♀Relating to birth or Christmas
- Hayati♀My life
- Sukma♂♀Soul, spirit of life
- Irawati♀Possessing refreshment or nourishment
- Vivi♀Alive, full of life
- Anastasia♀Resurrection, return to life
- Maulida♀Birth, birthday
- Aisah♀Alive, living
FAQ about the name Hawa
What is the meaning of Hawa?
Hawa means life, the living one. As a name, Hawa represents Arabic Ḥawwāʾ, the equivalent of Eve in Abrahamic traditions. It is related to Hebrew Ḥawwāh, traditionally associated with life.
Is Hawa a girl’s name?
Yes, Hawa is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Hawa?
Hawa is of Arabic and Hebrew origin.
Is the name Hawa in the Quran?
Hawa does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Hawa have?
Hawa has 2 syllables (Ha-wa) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Hawa?
Hawa ranks #1,120 among girl names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Hawa?
Some ideas: Hawa Zhafira Syahidah; Hawa Saripah Abidah; Hawa Khansa.
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