Xalwo

Somali

"sweet; halva"

Xalwo Origin and Meaning

The name Xalwo is a girl's name meaning "sweet; halva".

Xalwo is the name of a Somali dessert made out of sugar, ghee, cornstarch, and spices. It is cognates with "halva," which is derived from an Arabic root meaning "sweet." Unlike halva, Xalwo is occasionally used as a given name.