The nameMaroua
Maroua is a girl's name, a North African spelling of Marwa.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Al-Marwa is a hill in Mecca, linked to the pilgrimage rite. It is sometimes understood as "white stone".
Origin
Arabic.
History
First given in France in the late 1970s, Maroua was given steadily from the 1990s to the 2010s, then became rare.
Popularity of the name Maroua
Maroua in France
2537thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1989peak year (55 births)
1,030babies named Maroua in France since 1900
Maroua was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 355 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Maroua. Its rise began around 1986, and it peaked in 1989. Half of all babies named Maroua in France were born before 2003.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maroua mean?
Al-Marwa is a hill in Mecca, linked to the pilgrimage rite. It is sometimes understood as "white stone".
What is the origin of the name Maroua?
Arabic.
Is Maroua a girl's or a boy's name?
Maroua is a girl's name.