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Mawj

/MOWJ/

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Meaning

Waves

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic ู…ูˆุฌ
Urdu ู…ูˆุฌ
Persian ู…ูˆุฌ
Bengali เฆฎเฆพเฆ“เฆœ
Pashto ู…ูˆุฌ
Graceful and timeless, the name Mawj is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Waves', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Mawj, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Mawj is the Arabic word for "waves." The Quran (11:42) describes the flood of Nuh (Noah) with waves "like mountains."

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Etymology

From the Arabic ู…ูˆุฌ (mawj), 'waves.'

Islamic Significance

Waves are described in the Quran within the account of Nuh's flood.

Quranic Connection

Mawj, the waves, carry the ark of Nuh in Surah 11, described as waves like mountains (11:42).

Cultural / Regional Usage

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