Marwan
BoyArabic
Marwan is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning "Hard stone of nearly pure silica".
About this name
Gender
Boy
Language
Arabic
Popularity
82 / 100
Syllables
2
Length
6 letters
Meaning
Hard stone of nearly pure silica
Etymology
Marwan, Merwan or Marwen or Mervan is an Arabic male given name derived from the word maruww (مرو) with the meaning of either minerals, 'flint(-stone)', 'quartz"' or 'hard stone of nearly pure silica'. However, the Arabic name for quartz is ṣawwān (صَوَّان).
Famous People Named Marwan
- Marwan I — Fourth Umayyad caliph from 684 to 685
- Marwan II — Last Umayyad Caliph (691-750) (r. 744-750)
- Marwan Barghouti — Palestinian politician
- Marwan Kenzari — Tunisian-Dutch actor
- Marwan Issa — Hamas military commander (1965–2024)
Frequently Asked Questions About Marwan
What does the name Marwan mean?
Marwan means "Hard stone of nearly pure silica", and is of Arabic origin.
What is the origin of the name Marwan?
Marwan originates from Arabic.
Is Marwan a boy or girl name?
Marwan is typically used as a boy name.
Are there famous people named Marwan?
Yes — notable people named Marwan include Marwan I (Fourth Umayyad caliph from 684 to 685), Marwan II (Last Umayyad Caliph (691-750), r. 744-750), Marwan Barghouti (Palestinian politician), Marwan Kenzari (Tunisian-Dutch actor) and Marwan Issa (Hamas military commander, 1965–2024).
Last updated: June 2026