Hawwa

Hawwa is the Arabic form of Eve. The name is used not only in Arabic-speaking countries but also in the Maldives, where Dhivehi is spoken. It derives from the same root as the Hebrew name Ḥawwa, meaning "to breathe" or "to live."

According to Islamic tradition, Hawwa (Eve) is considered the mother of mankind, created by Allah from Adam's rib. The story is mentioned in the Quran, though her name is not explicitly given; she is referred to as Adam's wife. The name carries significant religious weight across Islam, Christianity, and Judaism, symbolizing the origin of human life.

In terms of usage, Hawwa and its variant Hawa are common in Arabic-speaking countries. The name has remained popular due to its deep roots in religious texts and the universal recognition of Eve's story. Unlike in the West, where the name Eve is also used, Hawwa is the standard form in the Islamic world.

Meaning: "Living one" or "source of life"
Origin: Hebrew, via Arabic
Type: First name
Usage Regions: Arabic-speaking countries, Maldives

Variants

(Arabic) Hawa

Other Languages & Cultures

(Swedish) Eva (Ukrainian) Yeva (Azerbaijani) Həvva (Estonian) Eve (Biblical Greek) Eua (Biblical Hebrew) Chawwa (Hebrew) Hava (Western African) Haoua (Ingush) Khava (Serbian) Evica (Swedish) Evy (Dutch) Eef, Eefje (German) Evi (English) Ava 1, Avah, Aviana, Avianna, Eveleen, Evie, Evvie (Finnish) Eeva, Eevi (Hungarian) Éva (French) Ève (Hausa) Hauwa, Hauwa'u (Hebrew) Chava (Hungarian) Évike (Irish) Éabha (Lithuanian) Ieva (Latvian) Evija (Spanish) Evita (Swedish) Ewa (Somali) Hawo, Xaawo (Swahili) Hawa (Turkish) Havva (Welsh) Efa (Western African) Awa

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