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Arwaa

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Pronounced AR-wah /ˈɑːr.wɑː/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of the Arabic Arwa, 'female mountain gazelle,' a byword for grace; Arwa bint Abd al-Muttalib was an aunt of the Prophet Muhammad. Graceful and respected.Low

In 30 seconds: A graceful Arabic name: Arwaa means 'mountain gazelle' (said 'AR-wah'). Soft and respected.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA spelling of the Arabic Arwa, 'female mountain gazelle,' a byword for grace; Arwa bint Abd al-Muttalib was an aunt of the Prophet Muhammad. Graceful and respected.
U.S. rank (2023)#13638 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 39

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120172023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a girl's name Arwaa is Arabic, a form of Arwa, 'mountain gazelle; graceful.' Soft and respected — rare in the U.S. (said 'AR-wah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Muslim families. Rare, graceful, and respected.

Did you know? Arwaa is a spelling of the Arabic Arwa, 'female mountain gazelle' — a byword for grace; Arwa bint Abd al-Muttalib was an aunt of the Prophet Muhammad (said 'AR-wah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Arwaa — Arabic Arwa; 'mountain gazelle'

Variations

ArwaArwahAroua

Nicknames

AraWawa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arwaa mean?

Arwaa is a form of the Arabic Arwa, 'female mountain gazelle,' a byword for grace.

How do you pronounce Arwaa?

It's said AR-wah /ˈɑːr.wɑː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Arwaa a boy or girl name?

Arwaa is a girl's name.

How popular is Arwaa?

Arwaa is a rare name in the U.S.

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