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Kawa

The blacksmith, hero

Gender: Boy
Origin: Mytologi
Pronunciation guide: KAH-wa

The story of the name

The blacksmith Kawa who defeated the tyrant Zahhak in Persian-Kurdish Shahnameh mythology. His revolt is associated with Newroz (Kurdish New Year).

Linguistic parallels

Kaveh Persiska — Persisk form

mythology
classic
freedom

Updated: 2026-04-30