What origin is the name Nawi?

Nawi comes from Taiwanese Indigenous naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Nawi?

Names from the same taiwanese-indigenous tradition pair naturally with Nawi — for example Sing, Teng, Wani. You can browse more on our taiwanese-indigenous names page.

Nawi

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Nawi

Nawi

Unisex

Taiwanese Indigenous

2 syllables

Nawi is a Taiwanese Indigenous unisex name meaning "Means "the ocean" or "water"; a name originating from Taiwanese indigenous languages.".

With Taiwanese Indigenous roots, Nawi is a unisex name that means "Means "the ocean" or "water"; a name originating from Taiwanese indigenous languages.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Taiwanese Indigenous
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Means "the ocean" or "water"; a name originating from Taiwanese indigenous languages.

Popularity

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What does Nawi mean?

Nawi is a unisex name of Taiwanese Indigenous origin meaning "Means "the ocean" or "water"; a name originating from Taiwanese indigenous languages.".

How popular is Nawi?

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Brother names that go with Nawi

Sing Teng Wani Towan Meki Isay

How to say Nawi

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Name numerology

4is the Chaldean number for Nawi.

Number 4 is linked with stability, hard work and loyalty.

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Names with a similar meaning to Nawi

Nawi means "Means "the ocean" or "water"; a name originating from Taiwanese indigenous languages." — these names share that spirit.

Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Mia — "Mia is a Scandinavian and German short form of Maria. In Italian and Spanish, mia also means 'mine'." (Scandinavian)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Oliver — "Oliver probably comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive tree', though it may also come from a Germanic or Norse name." (Latin)
Harper — "Harper is an English occupational surname for a harp player. It became a popular first name in the 2000s." (English)