Yalwa
/YAL-wah/
“An indigenous Hausa name expressing abundance, prosperity, and the joy of having plenty”
- How to say it
- YAL-wah
- Given to
- Girls
- Used in
- Nigeria, Niger
- How common
- uncommon
From the same family
01Ado“A son who beautifies and brings joy to the family”→︎02Bashir“One who brings joyful news and hope”→︎03Bashira“A girl who brings joy, hope, and good news”→︎04Bushra“A joyful blessing and bearer of happy news”→︎05Dariya“A warm indigenous Hausa name associated with laughter, happiness, and joy”→︎06Farah“Joy and happiness”→︎07Farhan“A joyful, happy child”→︎08Farhana“A joyful and cheerful girl”→︎09Fariha“A joyful and cheerful daughter”→︎10Haniya“Arabic-derived: joyful and happy”→︎11Hayatu“A son who brings vitality and joy to the family”→︎12Ishaq“Arabic-derived: Isaac, a name connected with joy and a long-awaited blessing”→︎