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Salwa name meaning

سلوى

Salwa · SAL-wah

The quail; also comfort that eases sorrow.

Gender
Girl
Origin
Arabic
Arabic root
س ل و
Pronunciation
SAL-wah
Other spellings
None common

About the name Salwa

Salwa has two meanings. It is the quail, a bird mentioned in the Quran in the phrase "al-manna was-salwa", the food given to the Children of Israel. It also means consolation, something that eases worry. The name is used in Egypt, the Levant and the Gulf, and ends with an alif maqsura (ى) in Arabic.

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What is the origin of the name Salwa?

Salwa (سلوى) is an Arabic name, from the Arabic root س ل و. The quail; also comfort that eases sorrow.

How do you write Salwa in Arabic?

In Arabic script it is written سلوى. In English it is usually spelled Salwa.