Meaning & History
Dawa is a unisex given name of Tibetan origin, meaning "moon, month" in Tibetan. In Tibetan culture, celestial bodies such as the moon hold symbolic significance, often associated with light, tranquility, and the passage of time. The name is also used among the Lun Bawang people of Borneo, as recorded in the Kemaloh Lundayeh–English Dictionary, where it appears as a male given name, reflecting cultural exchanges or independent adoption.
In Tibetan naming traditions, dawa (zla ba) is commonly part of compound names, such as Dawa Tts or simply as a standalone name. The moon is a frequent motif in Tibetan Buddhism, symbolizing the nature of reality and enlightenment, and names derived from natural elements are cherished for their poetic and spiritual connotations.
- Meaning: "moon, month"
- Origin: Tibetan
- Type: Unisex given name
- Usage regions: Tibet (common), also among Lun Bawang in Borneo
Sources: Wiktionary — Dawa