Women of the Qurʼan · 1 of 5The wife of Ādam; forgiven with him (7:23). Named in tradition.
About
The wife of Ādam and the first woman, the mother of humankind. The Qur'an speaks of Ādam's spouse but does not name her; the name Hawwā comes from tradition.
The name
Not named in the Qurʼan; tradition gives the name Ḥawwāʾ, linked to ḥayy, "living".
Source: Tradition — uncertain
Relationships
Husbandper traditionHer husband Ādam
Sonper traditionHer son
Sonper traditionHer son
Key appearances
Tap a reference to read the āyah — Arabic with English beneath.