Dwija

♀ Girl

Pronounced DWEE-jah /ˈdwi.dʒɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Dwija, 'twice-born' (dvi, 'two', + ja, 'born'), also 'a bird; a tooth'; a graceful Indian nameLow

In 30 seconds: Twice-born; a bird: Dwija is a Sanskrit name. Warm and lyrical (said 'DWEE-jah').

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Origin LowHindu, Sanskrit

MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Dwija, 'twice-born' (dvi, 'two', + ja, 'born'), also 'a bird; a tooth'; a graceful Indian name

U.S. rank (2025)#12250 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 26

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

Dwija comes from the Sanskrit Dwija, 'twice-born' (dvi, 'two', + ja, 'born'), also 'a bird; a tooth'. A graceful name (said 'DWEE-jah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Indian families. Rare, twice-born at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Dwija is 'twice-born' in Sanskrit (dvi, 'two', + ja, 'born'), also 'a bird' — a graceful Indian name — a lyrical choice (said 'DWEE-jah').

Overall data confidence 52%

References — Dwija — Sanskrit; twice-born

Variations

DwijaaDvija

Nicknames

Dwi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dwija mean?

Dwija is Sanskrit for 'twice-born' (dvi, 'two', + ja, 'born'), also 'a bird'.

How do you pronounce Dwija?

It's said DWEE-jah /ˈdwi.dʒɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dwija a boy or girl name?

Dwija is a girl's name here (it is used for both).

How popular is Dwija?

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