Filipino · Tagalog

Diwata

Pronounced dih-WAH-tahShare

Meaning: Goddess; nymph; fairy

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

Diwata is a Tagalog name drawn from the word for a goddess, fairy or spirit. Its meaning connects it to Philippine spiritual and storytelling traditions.

Nicknames

  • Diwa

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Diwata comes from Filipino and Tagalog.

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Tender; soft; modest

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