Meaning
Eve
Linguistic Origin
Somali
Islamic Classification
General Muslim usage
Regional Usage
East Africa
Global Spellings
Arabic
تشاوا
Urdu
زاوا
Persian
ژاوا
Bengali
জাওয়া
Alternate Spellings
Graceful and timeless, the name Xawa is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Eve', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.
While popular in Somali regions, Xawa has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.
Xawa, a Somali rendering of Hawwa (Eve), is the name of the first woman according to Islamic tradition.
While popular in Somali regions, Xawa has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.
Xawa, a Somali rendering of Hawwa (Eve), is the name of the first woman according to Islamic tradition.
Reference Profile
Notable Historical Usage
Somali has taken in Arabic vocabulary over centuries of contact across the Gulf of Aden, and Arabic names are adapted to Somali sound rather than borrowed unchanged, which is why familiar names appear in unfamiliar shapes.
Cultural / Regional Usage
Used across Somali Muslim communities, particularly as a girl's name.