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    Cawil

    Ah-wil
    Also spelled: Awil
    "Cawil meaning "substitue," given after family loss to symbolize renewal, healing, and continuity."

    Meaning

    Cawil means "substitute." The name is given after a loss in the family, symbolizing renewal and continuity. Cawil reflects hope and healing, marking the child's birth as a blessing that restores balance and brings comfort after sorrow. It suggests that while the lost loved one cannot be replaced, the new child carries forward the family's lineage and helps ease the pain of absence. The name honors both the departed and the newborn, acknowledging grief while celebrating the life that arrives to fill the void. Cawil embodies resilience and the enduring nature of family bonds across generations.

    Etymology

    cawil
    └──cawil = substitute
    (root)

    Origin

    Somali

    Themes

    replacement
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