Unisex name
Wawa name meaning
“to carry”
Wawa is a name used for boys and girls, commonly linked to the Old Javanese word wawa, meaning to carry. In naming, Wawa can also serve as a shortened familiar form. Its use therefore includes both a connection with an Old Javanese word and a role as a nickname.
What does Wawa mean?
To carry
In Indonesian: membawa
Origin and cultural usage of Wawa
Wawa occurs in Old Javanese with the meaning ‘to carry’. As a name, it can also be a shortened familiar form.
How to pronounce Wawa
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /wawa/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦮꦮ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮝᮝ |
Is Wawa a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Wawa is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 60% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Wawa ranks #754 among unisex names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Wawa
- Wawan♂Possessing, endowed with a quality
- Wafa♂♀Keeping one's word, fidelity
- Wara♂♀Excellent, chosen, highly valued
- Wayan♂Designation for a firstborn child
- Wati♀Woman
- Wahab♂One who gives abundantly
- Wira♂Hero, a courageous figure
- Wibawa♂Influence, dignity, authority
- Wanda♂♀Appearance, outward form
- Wiwi♀Begin
- Wina♀Friend
- Wali♂Protector, close ally
Famous people named Wawa
- Wawa Marisa · b. 1985
- Wawa Jaka Sungkana
FAQ about the name Wawa
What is the meaning of Wawa?
Wawa means to carry. Wawa occurs in Old Javanese with the meaning ‘to carry’. As a name, it can also be a shortened familiar form.
Is Wawa a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Wawa is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 60% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Wawa have?
Wawa has 2 syllables (Wa-wa) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Wawa?
Wawa ranks #754 among unisex names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Wawa?
Notable people named Wawa include Wawa Marisa, Wawa Jaka Sungkana.
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