Unisex name · Filipino
Diwa
“spirit, essence (Tagalog)”
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About the name
Diwa is Tagalog — "spirit, essence, consciousness" — the animating principle itself, related to the diwata spirits of Philippine mythology: the word for what makes something alive.
Essentially unknown in American records, Diwa is a two-syllable philosophy seminar.
Pronounced DEE-wah, complete either way. It pairs well with longer middles (Diwa Alexander, Diwa Marguerite). On our vibe map it is Cultural Fusion carrying Mythological essence in Modern Minimalist packaging — spirit, distilled.
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Is Diwa a boy or girl name?
Diwa is a unisex name — it is given to boys and girls alike, and we list it that way (Filipino origin).
What does the name Diwa mean?
Diwa means “spirit, essence (Tagalog)” of Filipino origin. Diwa is Tagalog — "spirit, essence, consciousness" — the animating principle itself, related to the diwata spirits of Philippine mythology: the word for what makes something alive.
Where does the name Diwa come from?
Diwa is Filipino in origin. Essentially unknown in American records, Diwa is a two-syllable philosophy seminar.
How popular is Diwa?
Diwa did not make the top 1,000 boys' or girls' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
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