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Nashwan
Pronounced NASH-wahn /ˈnæʃ.wɑːn/Medium
Meaning: From the Arabic Nashwan, 'elated; exhilarated; in high spirits.' A bright, spirited name, noted honestly.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
As a boy's name Nashwan comes from the Arabic for 'elated; exhilarated.' It reads bright and spirited — rare in the U.S., familiar in Arabic-speaking families (said 'NASH-wahn').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Arab families. Rare, bright, and spirited.
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What does the name Nashwan mean?
Nashwan is Arabic for 'elated; exhilarated; in high spirits.'
How do you pronounce Nashwan?
It's said NASH-wahn /ˈnæʃ.wɑːn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Nashwan a boy or girl name?
Nashwan is a boy's name.
How popular is Nashwan?
Nashwan is a rare name in the U.S., familiar in Arabic-speaking families.