Mawa

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
This name has several meanings across African cultures, including "lioness," "beautiful," "blessed," and "pleasant aroma." In some places, it is used as a nickname for girls who are born with pleasant personalities.
Popularity
Mawa is not a very common name outside of Africa, but it is still used by some parents in other parts of the world, especially in the English-speaking nations. As of 2021, it is not ranked among the top 1000 most popular girl names in any country.

cartoon of the name Mawa
Cartoon of Mawa

Mawa Name meanings & History

African (especially Swahili). This name has several meanings across African cultures, including "lioness," "beautiful," "blessed," and "pleasant aroma." In some places, it is used as a nickname for girls who are born with pleasant personalities. Mawa is primarily used as a girl's name. It is commonly given to babies in East Africa, especially by the Swahili-speaking community. However, it is also used by other African tribes and some non-African families who like the sound or meaning of the name.

Zodiac Sign of Mawa: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Mawa:

M: Memorabilia,Manipulative,Mommy,Memory,Mushy,Maternal,Mother

A: Argumentative,Action,Ambitious,Aggressive,Assertive,Angry

W: Wonderment,Wonderful,Wild,Willful,Wishful

Mawa is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Devious name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name