Name meaning
Marva
The name of the sacred Marwa hill in Mecca, mentioned in the Quran.
- Published:
- Updated:
- 1min. reading time
- #Marva
- #Marva name meaning
- #girl names
- #Arabic names
- #Names in the Quran
Name meaning and origin
Marva is a name of Arabic origin, taken from the name of the Marva hill near the Kaaba in Mecca, which means a hard, white stone hill. Together with Safa, it is counted among the signs of God in the Quran (Al-Baqarah, 2:158), and every year millions of pilgrims perform the ritual called sa'i between these two hills.
The story behind the root of the name is tied to Mother Hagar running between Safa and Marva in search of water for her son Ismail, and for this reason Marva is regarded as a symbol of maternal effort and hope. Widely used in Turkey in the form Merve, this name is also one of the beloved girl names in Azerbaijan in the form Marva.
Name details
- Gender
- Girl's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 5
- Appears in the Quran
- Yes
- Variants
- Merve, Marva, Mərvə
- Pronunciation
- mær.ˈvɑ
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Marva?
Marva is the name of the sacred hill beside the Kaaba in Mecca; it means a hard, white stone hill.Is the name Marva mentioned in the Quran?
Yes, Marva is mentioned in verse 158 of Surah Al-Baqarah together with Safa as one of the signs of God.Is Marva a boy or a girl name?
Marva is a girl name.