وردة

Warda

girlArabic

Warda is a Muslim girl name meaning “A rose, a single rose flower”.

MeaningA rose, a single rose flower
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingوردة
PronunciationWAR-dah
Arabic rootو ر د (w-r-d) — rose
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Warda

Warda is the Arabic word for a single rose, the singular of ward. It has long been a girl's name across the Arab world and North Africa, and was carried by the celebrated Algerian-Egyptian singer Warda al-Jazairia. In Malaysia and Indonesia the same name is usually written Wardah.

Is Warda a Muslim name?

Yes. Warda is an Arabic name meaning rose and is used by Muslim families from Morocco to Malaysia.

Is Warda in the Quran?

The word occurs in the description of the Day of Judgement: 'when the sky is split open and becomes rose-red (wardatan) like oil' (Quran 55:37).

Where is the name Warda used?

Common in Algeria, Morocco, Egypt and the Levant; spelled Ouarda in French-speaking North Africa.

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Spellings and variants of Warda

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Warda mean?

Warda means 'A rose, a single rose flower'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Warda a Muslim name?

Yes. Warda is an Arabic name meaning rose and is used by Muslim families from Morocco to Malaysia.

How do you write Warda in Arabic?

Warda is written وردة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Warda?

Warda is pronounced WAR-dah.

Is Warda mentioned in the Quran?

The word occurs in the description of the Day of Judgement: 'when the sky is split open and becomes rose-red (wardatan) like oil' (Quran 55:37).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.