Radwa

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Pronounced RAD-wah /ˈræd.wə/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Radwa, the name of a mountain near Medina held in reverence — borne by the acclaimed Egyptian novelist Radwa Ashour. Noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: An Arabic place-name: Radwa is a revered mountain near Medina (said 'RAD-wah'). Serene and strong.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic Radwa, the name of a mountain near Medina held in reverence — borne by the acclaimed Egyptian novelist Radwa Ashour. Noted respectfully.

U.S. rank (2023)#17038 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 32

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Radwa comes from the Arabic, the name of a revered mountain near Medina. It reads serene and strong — rare in the U.S., mostly in Arabic families (said 'RAD-wah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, serene, and strong.

Did you know? Radwa is Arabic — the name of a mountain near Medina held in reverence — and the name of the celebrated Egyptian novelist Radwa Ashour, noted respectfully (said 'RAD-wah').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Radwa — Arabic; mountain near Medina

Variations

RadhwaRadwahRidwa

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Radwa mean?

Radwa is Arabic for a sacred mountain near Medina.

How do you pronounce Radwa?

It's said RAD-wah /ˈræd.wə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Radwa a boy or girl name?

Radwa is a girl's name.

How popular is Radwa?

Radwa is an extremely rare name in the U.S.