The nameSaloua
Saloua is a girl's name, a North African spelling of Salwa.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic salwa, "consolation, comfort".
Origin
Arabic.
History
First given in France around 1960, Saloua peaked in the late 1970s, stayed in use in the 1980s and 1990s, then became rare.
Popularity of the name Saloua
Saloua in France
3796thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1983peak year (55 births)
1,065babies named Saloua in France since 1900
Saloua was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 370 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Saloua. Its rise began around 1968, and it peaked in 1983. Half of all babies named Saloua in France were born before 1985, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Saloua mean?
From the Arabic salwa, "consolation, comfort".
What is the origin of the name Saloua?
Arabic.
Is Saloua a girl's or a boy's name?
Saloua is a girl's name.