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Ashwaq

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Pronounced ash-WAHK /æʃˈwɑːk/Medium

Meaning: Ashwaq is an Arabic girl's name meaning 'longings; yearnings', the plural of shawq ('deep affection; longing'). It reads tender and heartfelt, well used across the Arab world.Low

In 30 seconds: A heartfelt name: Ashwaq means 'longings; yearnings' in Arabic (said 'ash-WAHK'). Tender and poetic.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningAshwaq is an Arabic girl's name meaning 'longings; yearnings', the plural of shawq ('deep affection; longing'). It reads tender and heartfelt, well used across the Arab world.
U.S. rank (2024)#12276 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 62

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520062024

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, Ashwaq is Arabic for 'longings; yearnings', from shawq ('deep affection'). It reads heartfelt and lyrical, with warm heritage (said 'ash-WAHK').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, heartfelt, and poetic.

Did you know? Ashwaq is the plural of shawq ('deep affection; longing'), so the name means 'longings; yearnings' — a tender, poetic choice across the Arab world (said 'ash-WAHK').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Ashwaq — Arabic 'longings; yearnings'; plural of shawq

Variations

AshwakAshwaaqIshwaq

Nicknames

AshShwaqWafa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ashwaq mean?

Ashwaq means 'longings; yearnings' in Arabic, the plural of shawq ('deep affection').

How do you pronounce Ashwaq?

It's said ash-WAHK /æʃˈwɑːk/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ashwaq a boy or girl name?

Ashwaq is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Ashwaq?

Ashwaq is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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