Arwa
In Arabic: أَرْوَى
Arwa is a Companion-used name; it is understood as dew/abundant water—one who brings rain and relief.
أَرْوَى اسمٌ صَحَابِيٌّ مُتَداول، ويُقال في معناه: النَّدَى/الماء الغزير أو مَن تَرْعَى القَطْرَ وتُغيث بالمطر.
- Girl name
- Companion
- Faith
- Nature
- Heritage
- Longer
- Strong sound
- Rare
- Classical Arabian
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أَرْوَى, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Professional intro
Pleased to meet you, I'm أَرْوَى.
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Questions parents ask
- What does the name Arwa mean?
- Arwa is a Companion-used name; it is understood as dew/abundant water—one who brings rain and relief.
- Is Arwa a boy or a girl name?
- Arwa is a girl name.
- How is Arwa written in English?
- Arwa in Arabic: أَرْوَى.
- Does Arwa fit the father's name?
- Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.