Boy name
Nawa name meaning
“nine; new”
Nawa is a masculine name commonly linked to Sanskrit nava, meaning “nine” or “new”. These meanings belong to two separate Sanskrit words that share the same form. The form nawa also occurs in Javanese and Indonesian vocabulary, alongside its use as a given name.
What does Nawa mean?
Nine; new
In Indonesian: sembilan; baru
Origin and cultural usage of Nawa
Possibly from Sanskrit nava, which represents separate words meaning 'nine' and 'new'. The form nawa also occurs in Javanese and Indonesian vocabulary.
Name combinations with Nawa
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nawa, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Nawa: nine; new
- Sudomo: good self-restraint
- Tara: star in the sky
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Meaning of each word
- Nawa: nine; new
- Kusumah: flower, blossom
- Sunoto: good ordering or arrangement
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Nawa Ananta
Meaning of each word
- Nawa: nine; new
- Ananta: boundless, unending
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Meaning of each word
- Bani: children, descendants; brave
- Nawa: nine; new
- Atep: steadfast, firm
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Nawa Aji
Meaning of each word
- Nawa: nine; new
- Aji: valuable; king; sacred knowledge
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Meaning of each word
- Nawa: nine; new
- Gilang: radiant, brilliantly shining
- Septian: associated with the month of September
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How to pronounce Nawa
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nawa/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦮ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮝ |
Is Nawa a boy’s name?
Yes, Nawa is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Nawa ranks #2,939 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Nawa
Famous people named Nawa
- Nawa Agustina Rohmah Al Chusna
- Nawa Said Dimyati · b. 1969
FAQ about the name Nawa
What is the meaning of Nawa?
Nawa means nine; new. Possibly from Sanskrit nava, which represents separate words meaning 'nine' and 'new'. The form nawa also occurs in Javanese and Indonesian vocabulary.
Is Nawa a boy’s name?
Yes, Nawa is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Nawa?
Nawa is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Nawa have?
Nawa has 2 syllables (Na-wa) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Nawa?
Nawa ranks #2,939 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Nawa?
Some ideas: Nawa Sudomo Tara; Nawa Kusumah Sunoto; Nawa Ananta.
Famous people named Nawa?
Notable people named Nawa include Nawa Agustina Rohmah Al Chusna, Nawa Said Dimyati.
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