Haawo

girlSomali form of Arabic Hawwa

Haawo is a Muslim girl name meaning “Eve, mother of mankind”.

MeaningEve, mother of mankind
GenderGirl
OriginSomali form of Arabic Hawwa
PronunciationHAH-woh
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Haawo

Haawo is the Somali form of Ḥawwāʾ, Eve, the wife of the Prophet Ādam and mother of humankind. Somali changes the final long a to -o, as in other borrowed names. Ḥawwāʾ is usually connected with the Semitic word for life. The name is very common among Somali women.

Is Haawo a Muslim name?

Yes. Haawo is a Muslim name, the Somali form of Hawwa (Eve).

Where is the name Haawo used?

Very common in Somalia, Djibouti and the Somali diaspora.

Gifts with the name Haawo

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Spellings and variants of Haawo

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Haawo mean?

Haawo means 'Eve, mother of mankind'. It comes from Somali form of Arabic Hawwa.

Is Haawo a Muslim name?

Yes. Haawo is a Muslim name, the Somali form of Hawwa (Eve).

How do you pronounce Haawo?

Haawo is pronounced HAH-woh.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.