Marwa
Marwa is a Muslim girl name meaning “Flint stone; name of a hill in Makkah”.
| Meaning | Flint stone; name of a hill in Makkah |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | مروة |
| Pronunciation | MAR-wah |
| Arabic root | م ر و (m-r-w) — flint, hard white stone |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Marwa
Marwa is the name of one of the two hills, al-Ṣafā and al-Marwa, between which pilgrims walk during Hajj and ʿUmrah. The walk commemorates Hājar searching for water for her son Ismāʿīl. The word itself means a white, shining flint stone, and the name is popular across the Muslim world.
Is Marwa a Muslim name?
Yes. Marwa is an Islamic name taken from the hill of al-Marwa in Makkah, which is mentioned in the Quran.
Is Marwa in the Quran?
'Indeed, al-Ṣafā and al-Marwa are among the symbols of Allah' (Quran 2:158).
Where is the name Marwa used?
Used widely in the Arab world, Pakistan and Turkey (as Merve).
Gifts with the name Marwa
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Spellings and variants of Marwa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marwa mean?
Marwa means 'Flint stone; name of a hill in Makkah'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Marwa a Muslim name?
Yes. Marwa is an Islamic name taken from the hill of al-Marwa in Makkah, which is mentioned in the Quran.
How do you write Marwa in Arabic?
Marwa is written مروة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Marwa?
Marwa is pronounced MAR-wah.
Is Marwa mentioned in the Quran?
'Indeed, al-Ṣafā and al-Marwa are among the symbols of Allah' (Quran 2:158).