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Najwa

Quick answerNajwa is an Arabic feminine name meaning "secret talk" or "confidential conversation," derived from the Arabic root n-j-w referring to private or intimate discourse.

Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#7,394
TrendStable
Peak year1992
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureArab
ReligionIslam
Letters5
Numerology4 Chaldean 5
Global rank#960

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Najwa

Najwa is an Arabic feminine name meaning "secret talk" or "confidential conversation," derived from the Arabic root n-j-w referring to private or intimate discourse.

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Etymology

Najwa is an Arabic feminine name meaning "secret talk" or "confidential conversation," derived from the Arabic root n-j-w referring to private or intimate discourse. The name is used primarily in Arab Muslim communities and has been borne by notable figures in Middle Eastern politics and culture, including Najwa bin Laden, a member of the bin Laden family.

Najwa currently ranks #7,394 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1992.

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