Origin:Filipino
Meaning:Spirit; Thought
Diwa is a gender-neutral name of Filipino origin, meaning “spirit” or “thought.” It may also refer to the soul, a sense, or a thread (either literal or metaphorical.) Used as both a surname and a given name, Diwa has an ethereal quality that makes it a beautiful baby name.
Sources
  • Filipino-English Vocabulary by Eusebio T. Da Luz, pg. 3

  • Behind the Name, Diwa, March 2020

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