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Hauwa

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/ˈhaʊwɑː/

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Hauwa

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Hausa/Arabic
Meaning
life, living (Eve)
Gender
female

Pronunciation tips

Two syllables. Stress on first syllable. Hausa form of Eve.

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