Najwa
Najwa is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Confidential, intimate conversation”.
| Meaning | Confidential, intimate conversation |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | نجوى |
| Pronunciation | NAJ-wah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant, North Africa, Egypt, Malaysia |
Meaning and origin of Najwa
Najwa (Najwā) refers to quiet, confidential talk, the sort of private conversation shared only with someone close. The root n-j-w also gives munājāt, a word for heartfelt personal prayer to God. Najwā itself occurs more than once in the Quran. As a girls' name it has been fashionable in Arab countries since around the 1950s, and the Lebanese singer Najwa Karam is a famous bearer; it is also liked in Malaysia and Indonesia.
Is Najwa a Muslim name?
Najwa is an Arabic name whose key word appears in the Quran: 'There is no good in much of their private talk (najwāhum), except for one who enjoins charity, what is right, or making peace between people' (Quran 4:114).
How popular is Najwa?
Najwa is common across the Arab world and also in Malaysia and Indonesia.
Gifts with the name Najwa
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Spellings and variants of Najwa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Najwa mean?
Najwa means 'Confidential, intimate conversation'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Najwa a Muslim name?
Najwa is an Arabic name whose key word appears in the Quran: 'There is no good in much of their private talk (najwāhum), except for one who enjoins charity, what is right, or making peace between people' (Quran 4:114).
How do you pronounce Najwa?
Najwa is pronounced NAJ-wah.
Is Najwa a boy or girl name?
Najwa is usually a girl name.