Hawa

In Arabic usage, associated with Hawwaʾ, the name for Eve in Islamic and broader Abrahamic tradition.

Hawa is a feminine given name used in Arabic-speaking contexts and in communities influenced by Arabic naming traditions. In Islamic tradition, Hawwaʾ is the Arabic name for Eve, a major figure in Abrahamic narratives; the name can also be encountered in other communities where related stories are familiar. From an etymology and form standpoint, the name is written حواء in Arabic and commonly romanized as Hawa or Hawwa. Differences in Latin spelling usually reflect transliteration preferences rather than meaningfully different names. Pronunciation is often given as HAH-wah. A practical tip is to confirm whether someone prefers Hawa or Hawwa in official documents, since both can represent the same Arabic form.

Etymology: Arabic form حواء; romanized as Hawa/Hawwa. As with many Arabic names, Latin spellings vary by transliteration style.