Awa name meaning

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Hebrew and Maori
Usage: Arabic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Awa
Meaning: Live, Living, The Enlivening, River, Beautiful Angel and Night
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What does Awa mean?

Chiefly used in Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Arabic and Finnish far-out, Awa means "Live, Living, The Enlivening, River, Beautiful Angel or Night" and is aimed at both genders is originated from Maori and Hebrew.

Variants of Awa

ChavahAwah

Names that rhyme with Awa

How popular is the name Awa?

A common name in France having over 1297 recievers in 13 years of usage. Presently at its peak, the moniker grabbed the 329th spot and 183 baby girls were given the name.

Awa is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1992 and was able to reach the top 4000 names. In 2005, it ranked 3402nd when 44 girls were named Awa.

Over 667 people have been named Awa in United States.

Awa is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, in use since 2000, peaked in 2002 when it ranked 1530th.

There are over 172 babies that have been given the name Awa in England and Wales. However things change on global perspective, Awa is extremely popular in Senegal where every 1 in 60 have the name as well as in, Mali and Burkina Faso.

Also the baby name is popular in Ivory Coast, Gambia, Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger and Benin. At least, 770000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our estimate.

YearRankBirths
2018432732
2017490327
2016470629
2015510626
2014598021
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Facts

Awa in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands503310
Finland00068
Sweden5-221681
Norway5-23848
Denmark50230

What numbers say about Awa?

You always watch not to hurt anyone's emotions. Nothing can stop them from achieving what they intended. Learn what makes you happy. Make sure you invest your energy, time and love in the right place. Otherwise, you risk ending up disappointed and alone. You are a good listener and friend. You act cold around people not because you are insensitive as they believe but scared of getting carried away by your emotions.

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  •  Hana - Admired Hanas origin is Arabic and Japanese, meaning of Hana is "Grace of God or A Type of Flower" and is used particulary in Kannada, Arabic and Arabic is used for both sexes
  •  Aish - The unisex name Aish is mostly used in Punjabi and Arabic is originated from Arabic, Aish means "Live or Alive"
  •  Haifa - Offbeat Haifa has its origin in Arabic is a girl name, Haifa means "Slender or Slim" is used in Kannada and Arabic
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Famous people named Awa

  • Awa Marie Coll-Seck, officeholder
  • In 1990 drama flick, Dakar Clando - CITY LIFE -Dakar, Awa Sene Sarr characterized N.

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