Girl name
Salwa name meaning
“solace; quail”
Salwa is a feminine name from Arabic salwā, meaning solace or quail. Its source word carries both the sense of consolation and the name of the bird. Salwā also appears in the Quran with the meaning quail, providing another context for understanding the word behind the name.
What does Salwa mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Salwa
From Arabic salwā, which can mean consolation or quail. The word also occurs in the Quran with the meaning ‘quail’.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Salwa in Islam and the Quran
Salwa does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (والسلوى) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 57 and QS Taha [20]: 80. The word refers to quail provided as food.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Salwa
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Salwa, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Salwa: solace; quail
- Ulfah: closeness, affectionate bonds
- Fajrin: the first light of morning
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Meaning of each word
- Salwa: solace; quail
- Zuhro: flower; radiant beauty
- Rukiyah: rising, ascending
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Salwa Fajrin
Meaning of each word
- Salwa: solace; quail
- Fajrin: the first light of morning
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Meaning of each word
- Zuhra: the planet Venus; brilliance
- Salwa: solace; quail
- Namira: female leopard
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Salwa Atikah
Meaning of each word
- Salwa: solace; quail
- Atikah: noble, of good standing
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Meaning of each word
- Salwa: solace; quail
- Aqilah: intelligent, wise
- Rahmawati: compassion, graciousness
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How to pronounce Salwa
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /salwa/ |
| Arabic script | سلوى |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦭ꧀ꦮ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮜ᮪ᮝ |
Is Salwa a girl’s name?
Yes, Salwa is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 13% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Salwa ranks #1,069 among girl names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Salwa
Names with related meanings
- Rahayu♀Safety and well-being
- Susanti♀Good peace, tranquility
- Aminah♀Safe, secure
- Santi♀Peace, serenity
- Irene♀Peace and tranquillity
- Larasati♀Harmonious, well matched
- Mira♀Wonderful
- Ulfah♀Closeness, affectionate bonds
- Salma♀Safe, free from harm
- Halimah♀Forbearing, patient, slow to anger
- Ning♂♀Clear
- Salamah♀Safety, freedom from harm
Famous people named Salwa
- Salwa Arifin
- Salwa Azis · b. 2006
- KH. Salwa Arifin
- Salwa
- Salwa · b. 1973
- Salwa Humairah Atasta · b. 2021
- Salwa Mochtar · b. 1974
- Salwa Ridwan · b. 1999
FAQ about the name Salwa
What is the meaning of Salwa?
Salwa means solace; quail. From Arabic salwā, which can mean consolation or quail. The word also occurs in the Quran with the meaning ‘quail’.
Is Salwa a girl’s name?
Yes, Salwa is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 13% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Salwa?
Salwa is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Salwa in the Quran?
Salwa does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (والسلوى) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 57 and QS Taha [20]: 80. The word refers to quail provided as food.
How many syllables does Salwa have?
Salwa has 2 syllables (Sal-wa) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Salwa?
Salwa ranks #1,069 among girl names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Salwa?
Some ideas: Salwa Ulfah Fajrin; Salwa Zuhro Rukiyah; Salwa Fajrin.
Famous people named Salwa?
Notable people named Salwa include Salwa Arifin, Salwa Azis, KH. Salwa Arifin.
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