Hauwa

Life/living one (Eve)

GenderGirlOriginHausa/NigerianSay itHOW-wahPopularityUncommon
Pronounced HOW-wah

About the name Hauwa

Hauwa is the Hausa form of Eve, meaning life or living one. It's a foundational name rich with biblical and Quranic history.

Vital, grounded, and steeped in tradition.

Fun fact

Hauwa is the Hausa/Arabic equivalent of the name Eve, the first woman in Abrahamic scripture.

Nicknames for Hauwa

Hauwa

Variations

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