حواء

Xaawo

girlSomali form of Arabic HawwaMuslim

Xaawo is a Muslim girl name of Somali form of Arabic Hawwa origin, meaning “Eve; associated with life”.

MeaningEve; associated with life
GenderGirl
OriginSomali form of Arabic Hawwa
Written asحواء
PronunciationHAA-woh
TraditionMuslim
Used inSomalia, Djibouti, Kenya, Ethiopia

Meaning and origin of Xaawo

Xaawo is how Somalis render Hawwa, the Arabic name for Eve, the first woman and Adam's wife. Somali spelling uses the letter x for the Arabic h sound, and -o is a typical feminine ending in the language. The name is usually linked with the idea of life. The Quran speaks of Adam's wife, though it does not give her name.

Is Xaawo a Muslim name?

Xaawo, the Somali form of Hawa (Eve), is a traditional Muslim girl's name.

How popular is Xaawo?

It is a very common choice among Somalis, both in the Horn of Africa and abroad.

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Spellings and variants of Xaawo

HawaHawwaXawaHaawo

Names similar to Xaawo

HawaHawwaMaryanAshaFaadumo

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Xaawo mean?

Xaawo means 'Eve; associated with life'. It is of Somali form of Arabic Hawwa origin.

Is Xaawo a Muslim name?

Xaawo, the Somali form of Hawa (Eve), is a traditional Muslim girl's name.

How do you pronounce Xaawo?

Xaawo is pronounced HAA-woh.

Is Xaawo a boy or girl name?

Xaawo is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.