Salwa

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Salwa Pronunciation

Salwa is 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 (2024)#4438 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births32 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 855

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

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

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Salwa?

Salwa is pronounced SAL-wah (/ˈsæl.wɑ/). Press play above to hear Salwa said aloud.

How do you say Salwa?

Salwa is said SAL-wah (/ˈsæl.wɑ/). Press play above to hear Salwa said aloud.

What does the name Salwa mean?

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

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.