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Najwa

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Pronounced NAJ-wah /ˈnaΚ’.wΙ‘/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Najwa, 'confidential talk; a secret or intimate conversation; whispered confiding.' A poetic virtue name suggesting closeness and trust.Medium

In 30 seconds: A name of quiet closeness: Najwa means 'confidential talk, an intimate conversation' in Arabic (said 'NAJ-wah'). Poetic and warm.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Najwa, 'confidential talk; a secret or intimate conversation; whispered confiding.' A poetic virtue name suggesting closeness and trust.
U.S. rank (2025)#7394 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 605

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 199219722025

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

Najwa comes from the Arabic for 'confidential talk; a secret conversation; intimate confiding.' A gentle virtue name long used across the Arabic-speaking world, it evokes closeness and trust. Poetic and warm (said 'NAJ-wah').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., most often in Arabic-heritage families. Rare, poetic, and warm.

Did you know? Najwa is Arabic for 'confidential talk' or 'an intimate, whispered conversation' β€” a poetic name suggesting trust and closeness (said 'NAJ-wah').
Overall data confidence 60%
References β€” Najwa β€” Arabic 'confidential talk, intimate conversation'

Variations

NajwahNagwaNajua

Nicknames

NajJaja

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Najwa mean?

Najwa is Arabic for 'confidential talk; a secret or intimate conversation' β€” a poetic virtue name.

How do you pronounce Najwa?

It's said NAJ-wah /ˈnaΚ’.wΙ‘/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Najwa a boy or girl name?

Najwa is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Najwa?

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

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