Warda
Warda is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “A single rose”.
| Meaning | A single rose |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | وردة |
| Pronunciation | WAR-dah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Algeria, Morocco, Egypt, Levant |
Meaning and origin of Warda
Warda is the Arabic for one rose, the singular of ward, roses. For generations it has been a girl's name from Morocco to the Arab East. The great singer Warda al-Jazairia, of Algerian and Egyptian heritage, carried it to fame across the Arab world in the twentieth century. Malaysians and Indonesians tend to write it Wardah, and in French-speaking North Africa it appears as Ouarda.
Is Warda a Muslim name?
Warda is used by Muslims from Morocco to Malaysia, and the word appears in the scene of Judgement Day: 'when the sky is split open and becomes rose-red (wardatan) like oil' (Quran 55:37).
How popular is Warda?
Algeria, Morocco, Egypt and the Levant all use it, with Ouarda the usual spelling in French-speaking North Africa.
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Spellings and variants of Warda
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Warda mean?
Warda means 'A single rose'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Warda a Muslim name?
Warda is used by Muslims from Morocco to Malaysia, and the word appears in the scene of Judgement Day: 'when the sky is split open and becomes rose-red (wardatan) like oil' (Quran 55:37).
How do you pronounce Warda?
Warda is pronounced WAR-dah.
Is Warda a boy or girl name?
Warda is usually a girl name.