Given Name
Cawo
ʕa-wo (AH-wo)
Pronunciation: ʕa-wo (AH-wo)
الصباح، الفجر
Girl
Origin
Somali
Meaning
Dawn; morning — from Somali 'cawo' meaning the break of day or early morning light
Thematic Cluster
Not specified
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
93
Religious Confidence
76
Letters
4
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
No widely cited direct Qur'anic reference is attached to Cawo.
Cawo is a Somali name commonly explained as Dawn; morning — from Somali 'cawo' meaning the break of day or early morning light. It is often grouped with Given Name names in modern name lists.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
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