Rahwa is an ancient Ethiopian female given name, derived from the Ge'ez language, meaning "pure.
The name Rahwa saw a notable increase in popularity between 1991 and 1993, with a significant jump from 6 births in 1991 to 11 births in 1992. However, there was a decrease in the following year, with 7 births recorded in 1993. Overall, Rahwa had a total of 29 births over these four years.