NAME PROFILE
Najwa
A feminine diminutive form of Peter, meaning 'rock' or 'stone'. This name carries a sense of unwavering strength and a grounded, dependable nature that shines with classic sophistication.
Key Stats
| Total births | 605 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1995 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1995 |
| Most recent | 2019 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Dutch, English, German, Greek, Latin |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 67%CA — 33%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%
Notable People
Petronella Burgerhof (Olympic gymnast and gold medalist) · Petronella Barker (Film and stage actress) · Petronella Wyatt (Journalist and author) · Petronella Oygard (Fashion model) · Petronella van Vliet (Competitive swimmer and Olympic champion)
Nicknames & Diminutives
PetraNellaNellieNelly
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