کاوە

Kawa

boyKurdish / Persian legend

Kawa is a Muslim boy name meaning “Kawa the blacksmith, hero of Newroz”.

MeaningKawa the blacksmith, hero of Newroz
GenderBoy
OriginKurdish / Persian legend
Arabic spellingکاوە
PronunciationKAH-wah
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Kawa

Kawa (Persian Kāveh) is the blacksmith of Iranian and Kurdish legend who led an uprising against the tyrant Zahhak. In Kurdish tradition his victory is celebrated at Newroz, and he is a symbol of resistance to oppression. The story appears in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, and Kawa is a popular Kurdish name in his honour.

Is Kawa a Muslim name?

Yes, in practice. Kawa is a pre-Islamic Iranian legendary name, but it is widely used by Kurdish Muslim families.

Where is the name Kawa used?

Very common among Kurds in all parts of Kurdistan; Kaveh is used in Iran.

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Spellings and variants of Kawa

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kawa mean?

Kawa means 'Kawa the blacksmith, hero of Newroz'. It comes from Kurdish / Persian legend.

Is Kawa a Muslim name?

Yes, in practice. Kawa is a pre-Islamic Iranian legendary name, but it is widely used by Kurdish Muslim families.

How do you write Kawa in Arabic?

Kawa is written کاوە in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Kawa?

Kawa is pronounced KAH-wah.

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