* Hindi: महुआ (mahua)
* Urdu: مہوا (mahua)
It refers to the flowers of the Mahua tree (Madhuca longifolia), which are a popular source of food and alcohol in South Asia.
The word itself comes from the Sanskrit word "madhuka," which means "sweet" or "honey." This reflects the sweet, honey-like aroma and taste of the Mahua flowers.
Therefore, "mahwah" is a word that has been passed down through various Indian languages and ultimately traces back to the ancient Sanskrit language.