Urwa
Urwa is a Muslim boy name meaning “Handhold, firm grip”.
| Meaning | Handhold, firm grip |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عروة |
| Pronunciation | OOR-wah |
| Arabic root | ع ر و (ʿ-r-w) — to hold, handle |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Urwa
Urwa (ʿUrwa) means a handle or loop that can be held firmly. Its best-known bearer is ʿUrwa ibn al-Zubayr, son of the Companion al-Zubayr and Asmāʾ bint Abī Bakr, one of the seven great jurists of Madinah. In Pakistan Urwa is sometimes given to girls, but classically it is a boy's name.
Is Urwa a Muslim name?
Yes. Urwa is an Arabic Muslim name connected to a Quranic phrase and to the scholar ʿUrwa ibn al-Zubayr.
Is Urwa in the Quran?
The Quran says whoever believes in God 'has grasped the most firm handhold' (al-ʿurwati l-wuthqā) (Quran 2:256).
Where is the name Urwa used?
Used in Syria, Jordan and the Gulf (as Orwa) and in Pakistan.
Gifts with the name Urwa
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Spellings and variants of Urwa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Urwa mean?
Urwa means 'Handhold, firm grip'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Urwa a Muslim name?
Yes. Urwa is an Arabic Muslim name connected to a Quranic phrase and to the scholar ʿUrwa ibn al-Zubayr.
How do you write Urwa in Arabic?
Urwa is written عروة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Urwa?
Urwa is pronounced OOR-wah.
Is Urwa mentioned in the Quran?
The Quran says whoever believes in God 'has grasped the most firm handhold' (al-ʿurwati l-wuthqā) (Quran 2:256).