Mwanahawa
Mwanahawa is a Muslim girl name meaning “Daughter of Hawa (Eve)”.
| Meaning | Daughter of Hawa (Eve) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Swahili, Mwana + Arabic Ḥawwāʾ |
| Pronunciation | mwah-nah-HAH-wah |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Mwanahawa
Mwanahawa combines Swahili mwana, 'child, lady', with Hawa, the Swahili form of Ḥawwāʾ, Eve, the mother of humankind. The Mwana- prefix is a hallmark of Swahili Muslim names for girls. It may also be chosen to honour a relative named Hawa.
Is Mwanahawa a Muslim name?
Yes. Mwanahawa is a Muslim Swahili name built on Hawa (Eve), the first woman.
Where is the name Mwanahawa used?
Used in Tanzania and Zanzibar.
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Spellings and variants of Mwanahawa
MwanahawaaMwahawa
More girl names like Mwanahawa
Aidah — Returning; visitorAmana — Trust, trustworthiness, loyaltyAmani — Wishes, hopes, aspirationsAmino — Safe, trustworthy, secureArafa — Arafah, the plain of the HajjAsha — Life, livingBakhita — Lucky, fortunateBaraka — Blessing, divine graceBarkhado — Blessed one, bringer of blessingBarwaaqo — Prosperity, abundance after rainCawo — Good fortune, luckDahabo — Gold, goldenDeeqo — Gift, generosityFadumo — One who weans; one who abstainsFaraha — Joy, a moment of happinessFathia — Victory; opening, a new beginningFowsia — Successful, victoriousFowziya — Successful, triumphant
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mwanahawa mean?
Mwanahawa means 'Daughter of Hawa (Eve)'. It comes from Swahili, Mwana + Arabic Ḥawwāʾ.
Is Mwanahawa a Muslim name?
Yes. Mwanahawa is a Muslim Swahili name built on Hawa (Eve), the first woman.
How do you pronounce Mwanahawa?
Mwanahawa is pronounced mwah-nah-HAH-wah.