Girl name
Zahwa name meaning
“splendor, pride”
Zahwa is a feminine name commonly linked to the Arabic word zahwa, meaning splendor or pride. The proposed source word connects the name with both magnificence and a sense of pride. These related meanings form the basis of its interpretation as a name associated with splendor and pride.
What does Zahwa mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Zahwa
Possibly from Arabic zahwa, associated with splendor and pride.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Zahwa in Islam and the Quran
Zahwa does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Zahwa
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zahwa/ |
| Arabic script | زهوة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗ꦳ꦃꦮ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮐᮂᮝ |
Is Zahwa a girl’s name?
Yes, Zahwa is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Zahwa ranks #2,810 among girl names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Zahwa
Names with related meanings
- Sri♀Splendor, beauty, prosperity
- Ayu♀Lovely, beautiful
- Indah♀Lovely, pleasing to behold
- Wulandari♀Beautiful moon
- Linda♀Beautiful, lovely
- Endah♀Beautiful, pleasing to the eye
- Asri♂♀Lovely and pleasing to behold
- Hasanah♀Good, beautiful
- Euis♀Beautiful, lovely
- Sundari♀Beautiful woman
- Zahra♀Radiant and luminous
- Zein♂♀Beauty, adornment
Famous people named Zahwa
- Zahwa Aqilah · b. 2001
FAQ about the name Zahwa
What is the meaning of Zahwa?
Zahwa means splendor, pride. Possibly from Arabic zahwa, associated with splendor and pride.
Is Zahwa a girl’s name?
Yes, Zahwa is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Zahwa?
Zahwa is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Zahwa in the Quran?
Zahwa does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Zahwa have?
Zahwa has 2 syllables (Zah-wa) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Zahwa?
Zahwa ranks #2,810 among girl names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Zahwa?
Notable people named Zahwa include Zahwa Aqilah.
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