Girl name
Marwah name meaning
“hard white stone”
Marwah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning hard white stone. It comes from marwa, a word for a type of white stone distinguished by its hardness. Al-Marwah is also the name of a hill in Mecca associated with the sa'i ritual, giving the word a geographical connection.
What does Marwah mean?
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Marwah
From Arabic marwa, a type of hard white stone. Al-Marwah is also the name of a hill in Mecca associated with the sa'i ritual.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Marwah in Islam and the Quran
Marwah appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 158. This word is used as a place name.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Marwah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Marwah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Marwah: hard white stone
- Layla: night, darkness of night
- Salsabila: name of a spring in Paradise
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Meaning of each word
- Marwah: hard white stone
- Ulfiah: closeness and friendship
- Khotijah: a child born prematurely
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Marwah Hanifa
Meaning of each word
- Marwah: hard white stone
- Hanifa: steadfast in upright faith
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Meaning of each word
- Imanda: faith; belief
- Marwah: hard white stone
- Nimah: blessing, favor received
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Marwah Sofiatun
Meaning of each word
- Marwah: hard white stone
- Sofiatun: pure, clear
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Meaning of each word
- Marwah: hard white stone
- Sania: exalted, radiant
- Rodiah: content, satisfied
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How to pronounce Marwah
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /marwah/ |
| Arabic script | مروة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦂꦮꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮁᮝᮂ |
Is Marwah a girl’s name?
Yes, Marwah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Marwah ranks #1,302 among girl names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Marwah
Names with related meanings
- Siti♀Respected lady
- Pratiwi♀Earth, the land supporting life
- Sitti♀Respected lady
- Shinta♀A ploughed furrow
- Pertiwi♀Earth, homeland
- Sinta♀Furrow made by a plow
- Romlah♀A grain of sand
- Jihan♀World, universe
- Ramlah♀Stretch of sand, sandy ground
- Yuri♂♀Farmer, earth worker
- Nusa♂♀Island, land surrounded by water
- Sita♀Furrow made by a plough
Famous people named Marwah
- Marwah Daud Ibrahim · b. 1956
- Marwah · b. 1969
- Marwah · b. 1984
- Marwah Daud Ibrahim
- Marwah M Diah
- Marwah M. Yunus Bandie
FAQ about the name Marwah
What is the meaning of Marwah?
Marwah means hard white stone. From Arabic marwa, a type of hard white stone. Al-Marwah is also the name of a hill in Mecca associated with the sa'i ritual.
Is Marwah a girl’s name?
Yes, Marwah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Marwah?
Marwah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Marwah in the Quran?
Marwah appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 158. This word is used as a place name.
How many syllables does Marwah have?
Marwah has 2 syllables (Mar-wah) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Marwah?
Marwah ranks #1,302 among girl names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Marwah?
Some ideas: Marwah Layla Salsabila; Marwah Ulfiah Khotijah; Marwah Hanifa.
Famous people named Marwah?
Notable people named Marwah include Marwah Daud Ibrahim, Marwah, Marwah.
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