Meaning: Its source is a Chinese expression meaning "Blossom."

Languages: This girl's name is used in Chinese.

Popularity: The name Hwa ranked 4152nd in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Narrative: This name is sometimes rendered in the Roman alphabet as Hua. Depending on the tone and character associated with the name, it may mean ''blossom,'' ''splendid,'' ''prosperous'' or ''paragon,'' or may be identified with China as a nation.