Adua

Adua is a girl's name that is particularly common in the African language Tigrinya. Its meaning can be translated as 'the one originating from the city of Awa'.

What does the name Adua mean?

The name Adua has its origin in the Tigrinya language and means 'the one originating from the city of Awa'. It derives from the Amharic expression Adi Awa, which translates to 'woman from the city of Awa'. Additionally, Adua is the name of a city in northern Ethiopia. In the Malay language, however, 'a dua' means 'two'.

Where does the name Adua come from?

Adua is a female first name of Amharic origin that carries the meaning 'the one originating from the city of Awa'. The Amharic term consists of the words Adi Awa, meaning 'woman from the city of Awa'. The name can be found in the languages Ethiopian, Eritrean, Swahili, and Tigrinya.

How do you pronounce Adua?

The pronunciation of Adua is three syllables and characterized by a soft sound. The name is typically pronounced as 'A-du-a' [aˈduːa] and begins with an open 'a' sound. The vowels give the name a flowing, harmonious note, while the open '-ua' at the end provides a light and airy finish. Adua thus conveys a gentle and calm presence.

Popularity

In Germany, Adua is a rather rare first name. It has not yet made it onto the German name popularity lists. The name reached its best ranking in 2021, when it placed 760th in Italy. In the last ten years, Adua has been used as a first name in Italy about 30 times, which gives it a ranking of 1,383 in the ten-year statistics. From 1999 to 2024, it ranks 1,231 in Italy.