Baby name

REVIVING GIRL · WEST AFRICAN/MANDÉ
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Mahawa

/məˈwɑː/


“Mother, woman of importance, life”

Mahawa means 'mother' (Hausa), 'woman of importance' (Mende), and is linked to Eve ('life').

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How it ages.

Mahawa brings a familiar foundation together with renewed contemporary appeal.

The cultural moment.

Interest in Mahawa is returning gradually in France, giving the name fresh visibility.