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Rawya

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningstoryteller · Arabic

Rawya is an Arabic girl name meaning “storyteller”. 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 soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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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 Rawya

Rawya is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “storyteller”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Rawya at school.

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Questions about the name Rawya

What does the name Rawya mean?

Rawya means “storyteller” and comes from Arabic.

What is the origin of the name Rawya?

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

Is Rawya a boy or girl name?

Rawya is a girl name.

What should I know before naming my baby Rawya?

Rawya is an Arabic girl name meaning “storyteller”. 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 soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.