Giwa
/ gee-WAH /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Strength
Meaning & Etymology
A giant
A giant
Etymology
From Yoruba giwa (elephant, giant).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid
Cultural context
Reflects the Yoruba admiration for strength and grandeur, often associated with the elephant.
Symbolism
Represents strength, majesty, and the embodiment of greatness.
Similar Names
Ìrẹ́olúwa
Gift of God.
Ọmọ́lọ́wọ́
A child brings honour
Aanuoluwapo
God's mercy is great
Zamfara
The land of the great river