Najwa
نجوىPrivate conversation; confidence
Girl namesMeaning of Najwa
Private conversation; confidence
About the name Najwa
Najwa is an Arabic noun for confidential or private conversation and is also used as a feminine name. It should not be casually equated with najāh, “survival,” simply because the words look similar in Arabic.
At a glance
- Usage
- Girl names
- Origin
- Arabic
- First Arabic letter
- ن
- Arabic letters
- 4
- Pronunciation guide
- NAJ-wa
- Other spellings
- Najoua
How to write and say Najwa
- In Arabic
- نجوى
- In Latin letters
- Najwa
This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.
Why consider the name Najwa?
- Its meaning evokes a private, trusted conversation.
- When explaining it, distinguish Najwa from Najah; similar letters do not make the meanings identical.
Sources & further reading
Wiktionary · نجوى ↗Questions about Najwa
What does Najwa mean?
Private conversation; confidence
How do you write Najwa in Arabic and Latin letters?
The forms shown here are نجوى in Arabic and Najwa in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.
Are there other spellings of Najwa?
Our recorded alternatives are Najoua. Similar spellings do not always share an origin, so check the form you intend to use.
How is Najwa pronounced?
Our approximate guide is NAJ-wa. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.
Does Najwa mean “survival”?
No. Najwa refers to confidential talk; najāh is a different Arabic word.