Mawaddah
Mawaddah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Love and affection”.
| Meaning | Love and affection |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | مودّة |
| Pronunciation | ma-WAD-dah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Malaysia, Indonesia, Gulf States, Egypt |
Meaning and origin of Mawaddah
Mawaddah means love and tender affection. It comes from the root w-d-d, to love, which also gives al-Wadūd, the Loving, a name of Allah. Most people know the word from the Quranic verse about husband and wife, where God places love between them. That link has made it a favourite girls' name in Malaysia and Indonesia and across Arab countries.
Is Mawaddah a Muslim name?
Mawaddah is a word taken from the Quran, and Muslim parents love it for its meaning of affection. The word appears in the verse on marriage: 'and He placed between you affection and mercy' (Quran 30:21).
How popular is Mawaddah?
Especially popular in Malaysia and Indonesia, and used across the Arab world.
Gifts with the name Mawaddah
- Mawaddah name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Mawaddah baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Mawaddah
Names similar to Mawaddah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mawaddah mean?
Mawaddah means 'Love and affection'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Mawaddah a Muslim name?
Mawaddah is a word taken from the Quran, and Muslim parents love it for its meaning of affection. The word appears in the verse on marriage: 'and He placed between you affection and mercy' (Quran 30:21).
How do you pronounce Mawaddah?
Mawaddah is pronounced ma-WAD-dah.
Is Mawaddah a boy or girl name?
Mawaddah is usually a girl name.