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Bawi

♂ Boy

Pronounced BAH-wee /ˈbɑ.wi/Medium

Meaning: From the Chin/Mizo (Myanmar/Northeast India), 'a lord; a master; a chief; a ruler'Low

In 30 seconds: A lord; a master; a chief: Bawi is Chin/Mizo. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'BAH-wee').

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Origin LowChin

MeaningFrom the Chin/Mizo (Myanmar/Northeast India), 'a lord; a master; a chief; a ruler'

U.S. rank (2025)#9019 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 225

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bawi comes from the Chin/Mizo (Myanmar/Northeast India), 'a lord; a master; a chief; a ruler'. A crisp, classic name (said 'BAH-wee').

In the U.S. it appears in Chin and Mizo families. Rare, a-lord at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Bawi means 'a lord; a master; a chief; a ruler' in the Chin/Mizo of Myanmar and Northeast India — a crisp, classic name (said 'BAH-wee').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Bawi — Chin/Mizo etymology

Variations

BawihBawii

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bawi mean?

Bawi is Chin/Mizo for 'a lord; a master; a chief; a ruler'.

How do you pronounce Bawi?

It's said BAH-wee /ˈbɑ.wi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bawi a boy or girl name?

Bawi is a boy's name.

How popular is Bawi?

Bawi is a very rare name in the U.S.