Fadwa
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Fadwa
The name 'Fadwa' means "self-sacrifice" or "ransom" in Arabic, derived from the triliteral root *f-d-y* (ف د ي), which conveys the concept of redemption or offering oneself as a substitute.
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Etymology
The name 'Fadwa' means "self-sacrifice" or "ransom" in Arabic, derived from the triliteral root *f-d-y* (ف د ي), which conveys the concept of redemption or offering oneself as a substitute. It is primarily used in Arabic-speaking and Islamic cultures, with notable historical context including the 20th-century Palestinian poet Fadwa Tuqan, who became a symbol of resistance and literary expression.
Fadwa currently ranks #14,324 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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