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Marwa

Girl name · 33 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Marwa: 33 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 6 births in 2019.

Marwa is a name of Arabic origin, drawn from the word marwah, meaning a hard, flint-like stone. It is deeply tied to the Islamic tradition, as Al-Safa and Al-Marwah are two hills in Mecca between which Hagar ran in search of water, a key ritual of Hajj. The name is borne by several notable figures, including the Egyptian actress and singer Marwa, known for her roles in Arabic cinema, and Marwa El-Shenawy, an award-winning Egyptian journalist. A further connection: the Swahili form Marwa can also be a given name in East Africa, while the variant Marwan is its masculine counterpart. The name remains popular across the Muslim world, carrying a sense of strength and devotion.