Najwa
NAHJ-wah
Popularity
#10801
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Arabic
Total Births
590
Peak Year
#26 in 1992
First Recorded
1972
Style
Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
An Arabic name meaning "confidante," "secret," or "whisper." It suggests intimacy and shared trust.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
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