Diwa: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Essence, spirit
Origin
Filipino
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
DEE-wah

Diwa is a Filipino girl's name meaning “essence, spirit”. It appears in our list of Filipino Baby Names Rooted in Heritage.

Meaning & Origin of Diwa

Meaning: Essence, spirit.

Origin: Filipino.

How to Pronounce Diwa

DEE-wahIPA /ˈdiːwə/

Popularity of Diwa

Diwa doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

Lists That Include Diwa

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