Hauwa

Hauwa Meaning & Origin

About Hauwa
The name "Hauwa" is of African origin, specifically from the Hausa language. It is a feminine name commonly used in Nigeria and other West African countries. The meaning of the name "Hauwa" is "first daughter" or "firstborn daughter." It carries the significance of being the eldest daughter in a family, symbolizing leadership, responsibility, and the expectation of setting a good example for younger siblings.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Hauwa are female.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
H
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AW1 W AH0
🌐 IPA
/hauwa*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('H', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H000

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How to write the name Hauwa in Braille

Here's how to represent Hauwa in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Hauwa in braille

How to Spell the Name Hauwa in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Hauwa using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Hauwa in sign language

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