Hauwa
Girl · Hausa (Northern Nigerian)
hauwa · 2 beats
Meaning
Life-giver; the Hausa and Arabic form of Eve, carried across northern Nigeria.
The vibe
Hauwa is a name as old as the first morning. Vintage and softly grounded, her Hausa roots suit someone warm, grounded, and quietly maternal in her care.
Quick questions
Is Hauwa a boy's or a girl's name?
Hauwa is a girl's name of Hausa (Northern Nigerian) origin.
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