Najwa
Najwa is a Muslim girl name meaning “Confidential talk, intimate conversation”.
| Meaning | Confidential talk, intimate conversation |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | نجوى |
| Pronunciation | NAJ-wah |
| Arabic root | ن ج و (n-j-w) — to confide, to speak privately |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Najwa
Najwa (Najwā) means a private, confidential conversation, the kind of quiet talk shared between close friends. From the same root comes munājāt, intimate prayer addressed to God. The word appears several times in the Quran. As a name it has been popular across the Arab world since the mid-twentieth century; the Lebanese singer Najwa Karam is a well-known bearer.
Is Najwa a Muslim name?
Yes. Najwa is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, and the word najwā appears in the Quran.
Is Najwa in the Quran?
The word occurs in the Quran: 'There is no good in much of their private talk (najwāhum), except for one who enjoins charity, what is right, or making peace between people' (Quran 4:114).
Where is the name Najwa used?
Common across the Arab world and also in Malaysia and Indonesia.
Gifts with the name Najwa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Najwa mean?
Najwa means 'Confidential talk, intimate conversation'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Najwa a Muslim name?
Yes. Najwa is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, and the word najwā appears in the Quran.
How do you write Najwa in Arabic?
Najwa is written نجوى in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Najwa?
Najwa is pronounced NAJ-wah.
Is Najwa mentioned in the Quran?
The word occurs in the Quran: 'There is no good in much of their private talk (najwāhum), except for one who enjoins charity, what is right, or making peace between people' (Quran 4:114).