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Urwa
How to Pronounce Urwa
Pronounced OOR-wah /ˈʊr.wɑː/Medium
Meaning: From the Arabic urwa, 'a firm handhold; support; a secure grip' — a Quranic image (al-urwa al-wuthqa, 'the firmest handhold'). Noted here respectfully.Low
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
Urwa comes from the Arabic urwa, 'a firm handhold; a secure grip; support.' It carries a Quranic resonance — al-urwa al-wuthqa, 'the firmest handhold' — and reads as a name of constancy. We note the sacred connection respectfully (said 'OOR-wah').
In the U.S. it is very rare for girls, and is also used for boys in some regions. Rare, meaningful, and grounded.
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What does the name Urwa mean?
Urwa is Arabic for a 'firm handhold; support' — echoing the Quranic al-urwa al-wuthqa, 'the firmest handhold.'
How do you pronounce Urwa?
It's said OOR-wah /ˈʊr.wɑː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Urwa a girl's name?
Here Urwa is used for a girl; note it is also used for boys in some regions.
How popular is Urwa?
Urwa is very rare in the U.S.