Urwa
Urwa is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Handhold, firm grip”.
| Meaning | Handhold, firm grip |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عروة |
| Pronunciation | OOR-wah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Syria, Jordan, Gulf States, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Urwa
Urwa, or ʿUrwa, is a handle or loop that offers a firm grip, from the root ʿ-r-w, to hold on. Its leading bearer is ʿUrwa ibn al-Zubayr, whose parents were the Companion al-Zubayr and Asmāʾ bint Abī Bakr. He was counted among the seven great legal scholars of Madinah. Some Pakistani parents give the name to daughters, but traditionally it belongs to boys.
Is Urwa a Muslim name?
Urwa recalls the Quranic image of faith as a secure grip: whoever believes in God 'has grasped the most firm handhold' (al-ʿurwati l-wuthqā) (Quran 2:256).
How popular is Urwa?
It is used in Syria, Jordan and the Gulf, often as Orwa, and in Pakistan.
Gifts with the name Urwa
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Urwa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Urwa mean?
Urwa means 'Handhold, firm grip'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Urwa a Muslim name?
Urwa recalls the Quranic image of faith as a secure grip: whoever believes in God 'has grasped the most firm handhold' (al-ʿurwati l-wuthqā) (Quran 2:256).
How do you pronounce Urwa?
Urwa is pronounced OOR-wah.
Is Urwa a boy or girl name?
Urwa is usually a boy name.