Dawa
Fact sheet
- Name
- Dawa
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Dawa is a Tibetan girls' name that is occasionally also used for boys. The meaning of the name is 'the moon goddess'.
What does the name Dawa mean?
Dawa is a common first name in Tibet for girls, which can also be given to boys. The name stands for 'the moon goddess'. Its roots are in the Tibetan word dawa (ཟླཝ), which means 'moon', as well as in the Assyrian dawa (ܕܗܒ), which means 'golden'.
Where does the name Dawa come from?
The name Dawa is a first name of Tibetan origin, used for both girls and boys, carrying the meaning 'the moon goddess'. The Tibetan etymology comes from dawa (ཟླཝ), meaning 'moon', and from the Assyrian dawa (ܕܗܒ), meaning 'golden'. Languages: Assyrian, Bhutanese, Tibetan.
How do you pronounce Dawa?
Dawa is pronounced like 'Dah-wah'.
Popularity
In Germany, Dawa is a rare first name. In 2020, it ranked 4,158th on the list of most common girls' names. Its best placement was in 2012 at 3,656th. In the last ten years, Dawa has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 7,773rd in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,864th.
Famous people
- Dachhiri Dawa Sherpa (long-distance runner from Nepal)
- Dawa Dolma Alan (Chinese singer)
- Dawa Gyeltshen (Bhutanese football player)
- Kazi Dawa Samdup (writer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Dawa
What is the origin of the name Dawa?
Dawa is a Tibetan first name used for both girls and boys. It has its roots in the Tibetan word 'dawa', which means 'moon'.
What does the name Dawa mean?
The name Dawa means 'the moon goddess' and has a connection to the Assyrian word 'dawa', which means 'golden'.
How popular is the name Dawa?
Dawa is primarily found in Tibet and Bhutan, but it is less known outside these regions, making it a unique and special name.