Mawadda
مَوَدَّة
/ mah-WAH-dah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇲🇿 Mozambique
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Love
Meaning & Etymology
Affection and love
Affection and love
Etymology
From the Arabic root w-d-d (to love, to wish).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Bantu > Swahili
Cultural context
Reflects the values of love and affection within Mozambique’s Muslim families.
Symbolism
Represents the warmth and tenderness of a loving heart.
Religious reference
Quranic name meaning 'affection'