Ajwa
Ajwa is a Muslim girl name meaning “Ajwa, the prized date of Madinah”.
| Meaning | Ajwa, the prized date of Madinah |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عجوة |
| Pronunciation | AJ-wah |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ajwa
Ajwa (ʿAjwa) is the name of a soft, dark date variety grown in Madinah. It is highly valued by Muslims because of a well-known hadith in Sahih al-Bukhari stating that whoever eats seven ʿajwa dates in the morning will not be harmed by poison or magic that day. As a girls' name it is modern and mostly used in Pakistan and India.
Is Ajwa a Muslim name?
Yes. Ajwa is used as a Muslim girls' name, taken from the blessed date of Madinah mentioned in hadith.
Where is the name Ajwa used?
A modern name in Pakistan, India and the South Asian diaspora.
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Spellings and variants of Ajwa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ajwa mean?
Ajwa means 'Ajwa, the prized date of Madinah'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Ajwa a Muslim name?
Yes. Ajwa is used as a Muslim girls' name, taken from the blessed date of Madinah mentioned in hadith.
How do you write Ajwa in Arabic?
Ajwa is written عجوة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ajwa?
Ajwa is pronounced AJ-wah.