Wowa
Fact sheet
- Name
- Wowa
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
Wowa is a masculine first name that is considered a diminutive of Wladimir in Russian. Translated into English, it means 'the peaceful ruler', 'the famous ruler', and 'the ruler of the world'.
What does the name Wowa mean?
Wowa is regarded as a Russian diminutive of the name Wladimir. The English translation includes the meanings 'the peaceful ruler', 'the famous ruler', and 'the ruler of the world'. The name has its roots in Old Slavic, where the word vlad means 'to rule', 'power', or 'dominion' and meri means 'known', 'significant', or 'famous'. The latter is related to the Old High German word mari. In the Russian language context, however, the second syllable has been folk-etymologically reinterpreted to mean mir, which means 'peace' or 'world'. Wladimir is often seen as a Slavic variant of Waldemar, though this connection is not definitively established. Other variants from the Slavic area include Wladimiro, Vladimir, and Volodya.
Where does the name Wowa come from?
The name Wowa originates from Old Slavic and means 'the peaceful ruler'. The components consist of vlad for 'to rule', 'the power', or 'dominion' and meri for 'known', 'significant', or 'famous'. The latter is also related to the Old High German mari. Additionally, the Russian word mir, which means 'peace' or 'world', is included in the meaning. The Old High German equivalents are waltan for 'to govern', 'to manage' and mari for 'famous', 'esteemed'.
How do you pronounce Wowa?
The name Wowa has a two-syllable and harmonious sound structure. It is pronounced as 'Wo-wa' [ˈvoːva] or [ˈwɔva]. The name begins with a darker, rounded O sound, and the voiced 'w' creates a gentle connection to the second syllable. The open '-a' at the end gives the name a rounded sound. Overall, Wowa sounds friendly and warm – soft, rhythmically clear, and gentle in tone.
When is the name day of Wowa?
The name day for Wowa is celebrated on July 15.
Popularity
In Germany, Wowa is a rather rare first name. The name currently ranks 5,840th in the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2017 at 3,867th. Over the last ten years, Wowa has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,210th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,182nd.
Nicknames & pet names
Wolodja / Wow / Wowka / Wowtschik
Famous people
- Wladimir Putin (President)
Frequently asked questions about the name Wowa
What is the origin of the name Wowa?
Wowa has its origin in Old Slavic and derives from Wladimir. It consists of the components vlad, meaning 'to rule' or 'power', and meri, meaning 'known' or 'famous'.
What does the name Wowa mean?
The name Wowa is often translated as 'the peaceful ruler'. The meaning is complemented by the Old Slavic term vlad for 'dominion' and the Russian word mir for 'peace' or 'world'.
How popular is the name Wowa?
Wowa is common in Russian-speaking regions, but less known outside of Russia. Popularity varies depending on the region and cultural context.