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Marwah

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Pronounced MAR-wah /ˈmɑr.wɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic marwa, 'a fragrant plant' — also al-Marwah, one of the two sacred hills of Mecca (Safa and Marwah); we note the sacred placeLow

In 30 seconds: A fragrant plant; a sacred hill in Mecca: Marwah is Arabic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'MAR-wah').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic marwa, 'a fragrant plant' — also al-Marwah, one of the two sacred hills of Mecca (Safa and Marwah); we note the sacred place
U.S. rank (2024)#9310 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 337

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319802024

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

Marwah comes from the Arabic marwa, 'a fragrant plant' — also al-Marwah, one of the two sacred hills of Mecca (Safa and Marwah; we note the sacred place). A lyrical, classic name (said 'MAR-wah').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, a-fragrant-plant at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Marwah means 'a fragrant plant' in Arabic — also al-Marwah, one of the two sacred hills of Mecca — a lyrical, meaningful name (we note the sacred place; said 'MAR-wah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Marwah — Arabic; sacred place

Variations

MarwaMarwaa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marwah mean?

Marwah is Arabic for 'a fragrant plant' — also al-Marwah, one of the two sacred hills of Mecca. We note the sacred place.

How do you pronounce Marwah?

It's said MAR-wah /ˈmɑr.wɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Marwah a boy or girl name?

Marwah is a girl's name.

How popular is Marwah?

Marwah is a very rare name in the U.S.

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