Taawa
Meaningsun · Hopi
Taawa is a Native American boy name meaning “sun”, with Hopi roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Taawa
Taawa is a boy name of Native American origin meaning “sun”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Taawa at school.
Origin:Native American names
More Native American boy names
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Dakota · friend, ally
- Boy name: Mikah · who is like God
- Boy name: Shayan · worthy
- Unisex name: Sora · sky
- Unisex name: Takoda · friend to everyone
- Unisex name: Mika · often beautiful fragrance
- Unisex name: Lakota · allies, friends
Questions about the name Taawa
What does the name Taawa mean?
Taawa means “sun” and comes from Hopi. Names built around “sun” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Elian (“possibly of the sun”), Cyrus (“possibly sun”), Elio (“sun”) and Samson (“of the sun”).
What is the origin of the name Taawa?
Taawa is Native American in origin, and its meaning traces back to Hopi. Other Native American names to consider are Kai (“sea”), Dakota (“friend, ally”), Mikah (“who is like God”) and Shayan (“worthy”).
Is Taawa a boy or girl name?
Taawa is a boy name.
What names are similar to Taawa?
If you like Taawa, you might also like Elian, Cyrus, Elio and Samson.
What should I know before naming my baby Taawa?
Taawa is a Native American boy name meaning “sun”, with Hopi roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.