Marwaa
Marwaa is a Muslim girl name meaning “Name of the hill al-Marwa in Makkah; a white, glistening stone”.
| Meaning | Name of the hill al-Marwa in Makkah; a white, glistening stone |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | مروة |
| Pronunciation | MAR-wah |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Marwaa
Marwaa is an alternative spelling of Marwa, the name of one of the two hills between which Hajar ran in search of water for her son Ismāʿīl. Pilgrims retrace her steps between al-Ṣafā and al-Marwa during Hajj and ʿUmrah. As a word, marwa refers to a white, smooth flint stone. The doubled 'a' is simply a way of showing the long vowel.
Is Marwaa a Muslim name?
Yes. Marwaa (Marwa) is a Muslim name taken from the hill of al-Marwa in Makkah, which is mentioned in the Quran.
Is Marwaa in the Quran?
'Indeed, al-Ṣafā and al-Marwa are among the symbols of God' (Quran 2:158).
Where is the name Marwaa used?
Marwa is popular across the Arab world, Pakistan and Turkey (as Merve); the Marwaa spelling is mainly used in South Asia and the diaspora.
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Spellings and variants of Marwaa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marwaa mean?
Marwaa means 'Name of the hill al-Marwa in Makkah; a white, glistening stone'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Marwaa a Muslim name?
Yes. Marwaa (Marwa) is a Muslim name taken from the hill of al-Marwa in Makkah, which is mentioned in the Quran.
How do you write Marwaa in Arabic?
Marwaa is written مروة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Marwaa?
Marwaa is pronounced MAR-wah.
Is Marwaa mentioned in the Quran?
'Indeed, al-Ṣafā and al-Marwa are among the symbols of God' (Quran 2:158).