At a Glance
- Meaning
- Precious, choice, or deep black
- Origin
- Hawaiian
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- HEE-vah
Hiwa is a Hawaiian unisex name meaning “Precious, choice, or deep black”. It appears in our list of 175+ Baby Names That Mean Fire — Fierce, Passionate, and Unforgettable.
Meaning & Origin of Hiwa
Meaning: Precious, choice, or deep black.
Origin: Hawaiian.
A common claim: Choice, precious, sacred fire Actually: Hiwa refers to precious dark offerings in Hawaiian tradition, not to fire.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Hiwa
HEE-vahIPA /ˈhiːvə/
Popularity of Hiwa
Hiwa 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 Hiwa
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