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Ajwa

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Meaning

Name of a date fruit in Medina

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic عجوة
Urdu عجوہ
Persian آجوا
Turkish Ajva
Bengali আজওয়া
Pashto اجوا

Alternate Spellings

Capturing elegance and depth, Ajwa stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Name of a date fruit in Medina', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Ajwa has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Ajwa is a variety of date grown in Medina, closely tied to the Prophet ﷺ, who is reported in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim to have said that eating seven Ajwa dates each morning protects against poison and magic that day.

Reference Profile

Etymology

The name of a well-known variety of date fruit especially associated with Medina.

Islamic Significance

Growing things are set out in the Quran as evidence: from the water We bring out grain arranged in layers, and gardens of grapevines and olives and pomegranates (6:99).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.