Comfort, solace, or quail
In Arabic, Salwa refers to that which brings comfort or makes one forget their grief. It is also the word used in the Quran to describe the quail provided as food to the Israelites in the desert, symbolizing divine providence and sustenance.
About 28 girls were named Salwa in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Emirati royal and public figure
Renowned Egyptian novelist and critic
Bahraini world champion sprinter
