Salwa

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Pronounced SAL-wah /ˈsæl.wɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic salwa, 'comfort, solace, consolation; quail'Medium

In 30 seconds: Comfort itself: Salwa is Arabic for 'solace, consolation'. Soothing, gentle, and warm — a name of peace.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic salwa, 'comfort, solace, consolation; quail'

U.S. rank (2025)#4860 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births28 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 883

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

Salwa comes from Arabic salwa, 'comfort, solace, consolation' (also 'quail', from the Quranic provision in the wilderness). A soothing, warm name across the Arab world.

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, solace at the root, and soothing.

Did you know? Salwa means 'comfort, solace, consolation' in Arabic (and 'quail', the bird God sent the Israelites) — a soothing, gentle name across the Arab world.

Overall data confidence 80%

Arabic references — salwa — etymology

Variations

SelwaSalwah

Nicknames

Salu

Famous Bearers

★Salwa Al-Mutairi
Kuwaiti political activist and former parliamentary candidate known for controversial statements

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Salwa mean?

Salwa is Arabic for 'comfort, solace, consolation'.

How do you pronounce Salwa?

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

Is Salwa a boy or girl name?

Salwa is a girl's name.

How popular is Salwa?

Salwa is a rare name in the U.S.