Marwah
Marwah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Flint stone; hill in Makkah”.
| Meaning | Flint stone; 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 Marwah
Marwah is a spelling of Marwa that shows the final Arabic tāʾ marbūṭa with an 'h'. It refers to the hill of al-Marwa beside the Kaaba, one end of the saʿy walk performed in Hajj and ʿUmrah. The spelling is common in Malaysia, Indonesia and among English-speaking Muslims.
Is Marwah a Muslim name?
Yes. Marwah is the same Islamic name as Marwa, taken from the hill in Makkah named in the Quran.
Is Marwah in the Quran?
'Indeed, al-Ṣafā and al-Marwa are among the symbols of Allah' (Quran 2:158).
Where is the name Marwah used?
Common in Malaysia, Indonesia, Pakistan and the Gulf.
Gifts with the name Marwah
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Spellings and variants of Marwah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marwah mean?
Marwah means 'Flint stone; hill in Makkah'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Marwah a Muslim name?
Yes. Marwah is the same Islamic name as Marwa, taken from the hill in Makkah named in the Quran.
How do you write Marwah in Arabic?
Marwah is written مروة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Marwah?
Marwah is pronounced MAR-wah.
Is Marwah mentioned in the Quran?
'Indeed, al-Ṣafā and al-Marwa are among the symbols of Allah' (Quran 2:158).