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Mawadda

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningaffection, love · Arabic

Mawadda is an Arabic girl name meaning “affection, love”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Mawadda would score 14 points, thanks largely to the W (worth 4).
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Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Mawadda

Mawadda is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “affection, love”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Mawadda at school.

Origin:Arabic names

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Questions about the name Mawadda

What does the name Mawadda mean?

Mawadda means “affection, love” and comes from Arabic. Names built around “love” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Nayeli (“possibly I love you”), Amanda (“worthy of love”), Love (“love”) and Eros (“love”).

What is the origin of the name Mawadda?

Mawadda is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Mawadda a boy or girl name?

Mawadda is a girl name.

What names are similar to Mawadda?

If you like Mawadda, you might also like Nayeli, Amanda, Love and Eros.

What should I know before naming my baby Mawadda?

Mawadda is an Arabic girl name meaning “affection, love”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.