Marwa

Marwa is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning “flint.” In 2024 it was given to 111 girls in the United States.

Marwa at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“flint”

About the name Marwa

Marwa belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “flint” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Marwa first appears in Social Security records in 1977. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1809 in 2024, and in 2024 111 babies received the name — 2,313 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Marwa in US records

First recorded (US)
1977
Best US rank
#1809 in 2024
Peak year
2022
Babies named Marwa in 2024
111
Total since 1880
2,313

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marwa mean?

Marwa means “flint” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Marwa a boy or girl name?

Marwa is a girl name. In 2024, 111 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Marwa?

Marwa comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Marwa?

Marwa first appears in US records in 1977. Its best-ever ranking was #1809 in 2024, and 111 babies were given the name in 2024.

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