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Wolof · Arabic

Awa

Pronounced AH-wahShare

Meaning: West African form of Hawwa, related to Eve

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Awa is a West African form of Hawwa, the Arabic form of Eve. The older name is traditionally associated with life or living.

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Awa comes from Wolof and Arabic.

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