Urwah
In Arabic: عروة
The firm handle by which one holds fast, evoking steadfastness and trustworthiness; borne by the Companion Urwah ibn Mas'ud and the poet Urwah ibn al-Ward.
العُروة ما يُستمسك به، فتدل على الثبات والوثاقة؛ وحمل الاسم الصحابي عروة بن مسعود الثقفي والشاعر عروة بن الورد.
- Boy name
- Companion
- Virtue
- Heritage
- Short
- Strong sound
- Common
- Classical Arabian
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عروة, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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- What does the name Urwah mean?
- The firm handle by which one holds fast, evoking steadfastness and trustworthiness; borne by the Companion Urwah ibn Mas'ud and the poet Urwah ibn al-Ward.
- Is Urwah a boy or a girl name?
- Urwah is a boy name.
- How is Urwah written in English?
- Urwah in Arabic: عروة.
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