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The baby name Tiwa is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced TEE-wah (IPA: /ˈti.wɑ/).

Tiwa is Yoruba in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Yoruba
Pronunciation: TEE-wah (IPA: /ˈti.wɑ/)

What is the meaning of the name Tiwa ?

The baby name Tiwa is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced TEE-wah (IPA: /ˈti.wɑ/).

Tiwa is Yoruba in Origin.

Tiwa is a Yoruba given name meaning “ours” or “belonging to us,” from ti “of” + wa “we.” It stands alone in modern use and also serves as a short form of compound Yoruba names beginning with Tiwa-, such as Tiwatope (“ours is worthy of thanks/praise”), Tiwalola (“ours is wealth/honor”), Tiwalewa (“ours is beautiful”), and Tiwalade (“ours is the crown”). In Yoruba orthography it appears as Tíwá.

Long used as an affirmation that a child truly belongs to the family, Tiwa gained wider visibility in the 2010s via Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage and now appears across the diaspora. Predominantly feminine today, it is unisex in Yoruba contexts. Related forms are the longer Tiwa- compounds noted above. Elsewhere, Tiwa names Native American and Northeast Indian peoples and languages, rather than a personal name with a fixed meaning.

Tiwa has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Tiwa

Tiwa Savage Actor|musician · Born 1980 · United Kingdom Tiwa Savage is a prominent musician from the United Kingdom, known for her vibrant Afrobeat and R&B sound. She gained widespread recognition with hits like 'Kele Kele Love' and 'All Over'. Born in 1980, she has become a leading figure in the music industry, captivating audiences with her powerful voice and dynamic performances.

Tiwa – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
GH 0 #247 2 5,396
NG 0 #270 3 5,926
TW Girls 0 #288 2 8,139
GH Girls 0 #331 7 6,973
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
SD Girls 0 #354 5 7,678
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
CM Girls 0 #488 53 11,671
CM Boys 0 #495 56 12,054
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
LY 0 #557 3 12,703
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
NG Girls 0 #698 89 15,093
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
TN 0 #819 11 13,765
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
NG Boys 0 #933 19 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,005 5 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
MY Girls 0 #1,068 5 24,821
MA 0 #1,116 13 20,986
DZ 0 #1,152 25 20,130
MY Boys 0 #1,180 3 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,229 8 25,928
ZA Boys 0 #1,268 5 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Tiwa is popular in 28 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Tiwa

Tiwa is predominantly a girl's name.
Tiwa is a 2 syllable name, pronounced TEE-wah (IPA: /ˈti.wɑ/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Tiwatope and Tee (nickname).
Tiwa is a name of Yoruba origin, traditionally used in Nigeria. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Nigeria and its diaspora communities.
Yes — 1 notable people named Tiwa are in our database, including Tiwa Savage (Actor|musician).