Life or living one
Hewan is the Amharic form of the name Eve. In Ethiopian tradition, it represents the first woman and carries the deep significance of being the mother of all living things. It is a common and beloved name within the Ethiopian Orthodox community.
Less common today
Hewan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #11,508 in 2008.
Ethiopian diplomat and former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
