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Najwa

/naj-WAH/

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Meaning

Confidential talk, whisper

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic ู†ุฌูˆู‰
Urdu ู†ุฌูˆุง
Persian ู†ุฌูˆุง
Turkish Necva
Bengali เฆจเฆพเฆœเฆ“เฆฏเฆผเฆพ
Pashto ู†ุฌูˆุง

Alternate Spellings

Graceful and timeless, the name Najwa is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Confidential talk, whisper', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Najwa comes from the Arabic root n-j-w, meaning "confidential talk" or whisper. Surah Al-Mujadila (58:7-10) discusses "najwa," secret counsel, at length.

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Etymology

From the Arabic root ู†-ุฌ-ูˆ (n-j-w, 'to confide, whisper'). Najwa means 'confidential talk.'

Islamic Significance

The Quran describes Allah's knowledge of every private conversation.

Quranic Connection

Najwa, private talk, appears in the verse on God's presence: there is no private conversation of three but that he is their fourth (58:7).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world.