Najwa: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Najwa – Meaning: quiet, confidential conversation; a whispered secret – Origin: Arabic – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: NAHJ-wah


Najwa is an Arabic girl's name meaning “quiet, confidential conversation; a whispered secret”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Najwa

Meaning: Quiet, confidential conversation; a whispered secret.

Origin: Arabic.

How to Pronounce Najwa

Phonetic: NAHJ-wah   IPA: /ˈnɑːdʒwə/

Popularity of Najwa

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1972–2024.

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