Diwali Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Diwali is listed in our database as a boy name of NativeAmerican origin. Its recorded meaning is “Cherokee name meaning bowl”.

Diwali Name at a Glance

Name Diwali
Meaning Cherokee name meaning bowl.
Origin NativeAmerican
Gender Boy

What Does the Name Diwali Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Diwali means “Cherokee name meaning bowl”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Diwali Name Origin

Our database records Diwali under NativeAmerican origin. Browse more NativeAmerican baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Diwali a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Diwali is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Diwali

When considering Diwali for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.

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