Arwa Facts for Kids

Arwa (Arabic: أروى) is a beautiful Arabic name often given to girls. It means "gracefulness and beauty," "satisfied," and "fresh."

Famous People Named Arwa

Many important people throughout history and today have been named Arwa.

Arwa bint Abdul Muttalib was an aunt of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. She was known for her support and poetry.
Arwa bint Kurayz was a cousin of Prophet Muhammad. She was also the mother of Uthman, who later became an important leader in early Islam.
Arwa bint al-Harith was another relative of Prophet Muhammad.
Arwa bint Mansur al-Himyari lived a long time ago, from 735 to 764. She was the wife of al-Mansur, a powerful leader called a caliph, who ruled a large part of the Islamic world from 754 to 775. She was also the mother of al-Mahdi, who became the third caliph of the Abbasid family.
Arwa al-Sulayhi was a very powerful queen who ruled Yemen from 1067 to 1138. She was known for her intelligence and strong leadership.

Arwa (singer) is a popular singer from Yemen.
Arwa Damon is a well-known news journalist who reports from different parts of the world.
Arwa Othman is a writer and journalist from Yemen. She is also a human rights activist, meaning she works to protect people's rights. She even served as a Minister of Culture in her country.

The name Arwa is also used for places.

Arwa (water) is a popular brand of bottled water. It is sold by the Coca-Cola Company in many countries.
ARWA is a special title given to an Associate of the Royal West of England Academy. This is an honor for artists who are part of a famous art institution in England.