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Marwa

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Pronounced MAR-wa /ˈmar.wa/Medium

Meaning: Pebbles, flintMedium

In 30 seconds: Marwa is an Arabic name meaning 'pebbles' or 'flint', and it is also the name of a hill in Mecca.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningPebbles, flint

U.S. rank (2024)#1809 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births111 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,313

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Marwa comes from Arabic, with the literal sense of small stones or flint. Its two open syllables give it a soft, rounded sound. The Turkish form Merve is its closest relative.

French singer Marwa Loud (born 1996), known for singles such as 'Bimbo' and 'Fallait pas', shows the name's reach into European pop while keeping its Arabic roots.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Marwa is 'pebbles, flint', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name - Marwa — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Merve

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Marwa Loud (b. 1996)
French singer (born Marwa Outamghart) known for hit singles such as "Bimbo" and "Fallait pas".

If you like Marwa…

Safa— Another Arabic girl's name, paired with Marwa as the names of two Meccan hills.

Maryam— Shares Marwa's Arabic origin and gentle 'Mar-' opening.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Marwa mean?

Marwa is usually explained as meaning 'pebbles, flint' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Marwa?

It's commonly said MAR-wa /ˈmar.wa/.

Is Marwa a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Marwa is used as a girl name.

How popular is Marwa?

In 2024, Marwa ranked #1809 in the U.S. for girls, with 111 births recorded.