Hawwa
In Arabic: حَوّاء
The name of our mother Hawwa, mentioned in the stories of creation with Adam ( عليه السلام ), and the origin of humankind’s line.
اسم أمّنا حوّاء، ورد في قصص الخلق مع آدم عليه السلام، وهي أصل النَّسل البشري.
- Girl name
- Islamic tradition
- Faith
- Longer
- Soft sound
- Common
- Pan-Arab
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حَوّاء, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Pleased to meet you, I'm حَوّاء.
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Questions parents ask
- What does the name Hawwa mean?
- The name of our mother Hawwa, mentioned in the stories of creation with Adam ( عليه السلام ), and the origin of humankind’s line.
- Is Hawwa a boy or a girl name?
- Hawwa is a girl name.
- How is Hawwa written in English?
- Hawwa in Arabic: حَوّاء.
- Does Hawwa fit the father's name?
- Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.