Arwa
Arwa is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Female mountain goat; graceful”.
| Meaning | Female mountain goat; graceful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | أروى |
| Pronunciation | AR-wah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Gulf States, Levant, Egypt |
Meaning and origin of Arwa
Arwa is an ancient Arabic name for the she-ibex of the mountains, an animal that Arab poets used again and again as a picture of grace and sure-footed nimbleness. The name has a distinguished history in the early Muslim community and beyond. One of the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ aunts was Arwa bint ʿAbd al-Muṭṭalib. Centuries later, Queen Arwa al-Ṣulayḥiyya governed Yemen through the eleventh and into the twelfth century, and Yemenis still remember her with pride.
Is Arwa a Muslim name?
Arwa is an Arabic Muslim name honoured through an aunt of the Prophet ﷺ and through a celebrated Yemeni queen.
How popular is Arwa?
It is widely used in Arab countries, above all Yemen, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
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Spellings and variants of Arwa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arwa mean?
Arwa means 'Female mountain goat; graceful'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Arwa a Muslim name?
Arwa is an Arabic Muslim name honoured through an aunt of the Prophet ﷺ and through a celebrated Yemeni queen.
How do you pronounce Arwa?
Arwa is pronounced AR-wah.
Is Arwa a boy or girl name?
Arwa is usually a girl name.