Marwa

In Arabic: مروى

From marwa, associated with firmness, generosity, and faithfulness—often understood as noble spirit

من المروة بمعنى الصَّلابة والكرم والوفاء، ويربط الناسُ الاسم بعلوّ النفس

  • Girl name
  • Islamic tradition
  • Virtue
  • Heritage
  • Longer
  • Soft sound
  • Rare
  • Pan-Arab

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    مروى, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.

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    Pleased to meet you, I'm مروى.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Marwa mean?
From marwa, associated with firmness, generosity, and faithfulness—often understood as noble spirit
Is Marwa a boy or a girl name?
Marwa is a girl name.
How is Marwa written in English?
Marwa in Arabic: مروى.
Does Marwa fit the father's name?
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