Marwa
Marwa is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Flint stone; a hill in Makkah”.
| Meaning | Flint stone; a hill in Makkah |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | مروة |
| Pronunciation | MAR-wah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Marwa
Marwa is one of two small hills in Makkah, the other being al-Ṣafā, and pilgrims on Hajj and ʿUmrah walk back and forth between them. The ritual remembers Hājar running to and fro as she searched for water for her baby Ismāʿīl. As an ordinary word, from the root m-r-w, marwa is a white, gleaming flint. Muslims everywhere love the name.
Is Marwa a Muslim name?
Marwa takes its name from al-Marwa, a hill in Makkah that the Quran itself mentions. 'Indeed, al-Ṣafā and al-Marwa are among the symbols of Allah' (Quran 2:158).
How popular is Marwa?
Widely used in the Arab world, Pakistan and Turkey, where it becomes Merve.
Gifts with the name Marwa
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Spellings and variants of Marwa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marwa mean?
Marwa means 'Flint stone; a hill in Makkah'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Marwa a Muslim name?
Marwa takes its name from al-Marwa, a hill in Makkah that the Quran itself mentions. 'Indeed, al-Ṣafā and al-Marwa are among the symbols of Allah' (Quran 2:158).
How do you pronounce Marwa?
Marwa is pronounced MAR-wah.
Is Marwa a boy or girl name?
Marwa is usually a girl name.