Cognomen هوا (Hua 
, Hoa , Hwa ) , around the globe, is a widespread family name. The cognomen هوا is characteristic of Malaysia, where it is a widespread surname, British Virgin Islands, where it is a common surname, and Macao (explore the name in all countries). In absolute terms, the name is most common in China, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Likewise, هوا is the forename as well as the last name.