Boy name
Awal name meaning
“first, the beginning”
Awal is a masculine name meaning “first” or “the beginning.” It comes from Arabic awwal, meaning “first,” and entered Indonesian through Malay. Malay provides the route connecting the Arabic source word with the form Awal used in Indonesian, preserving its sense of a beginning.
What does Awal mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Awal
From Arabic awwal, 'first', borrowed into Indonesian through Malay.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic, Malay |
|---|---|
| In Islamic history | Asma ul-Husna (99 Names of God) |
| Starts with | A |
Awal in Islam and the Quran
Awal does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (الأول) does, for example in QS Al-Hadid [57]: 3.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Awal
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Awal, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Awal: first, the beginning
- Satriya: knight, warrior
- Wirajaya: a victorious hero
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Meaning of each word
- Awal: first, the beginning
- Triaji: three; valuable or honored
- Esa: one, sole and undivided
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Awal Pradana
Meaning of each word
- Awal: first, the beginning
- Pradana: the foremost, a leader
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Meaning of each word
- Dwikora: two commands for the people
- Awal: first, the beginning
- Gana: group; attendants
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Awal Rijadi
Meaning of each word
- Awal: first, the beginning
- Rijadi: greatness, celebration
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Meaning of each word
- Awal: first, the beginning
- Rendra: ruler of people, king
- Jaka: an unmarried young man
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How to pronounce Awal
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /awal/ |
| Arabic script | أول |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦮꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮝᮜ᮪ |
Is Awal a boy’s name?
Yes, Awal is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 90% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Awal ranks #1,435 among boy names in our data sample (13 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Awal
- Amal♂Deed
- Awan♂A cloud in the sky
- Anwar♂Brighter, more radiant
- Adam♂Human, humankind
- Alam♂World, universe
- Anas♂Companionship, friendly ease
- Akmal♂More perfect, more complete
- Azwar♂More inclined, more turned aside
- Aman♂Tranquility and a sense of safety
- Aan♂♀
- Abas♂Stern-faced or frowning
- Amar♂One who makes things flourish
Names with related meanings
- Fajar♂Light before sunrise
- Hari♂Day
- Ramadhan♂The fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Purwanto♂Beginning, that which comes first
- Yuli♂♀Associated with the month of July
- Yulianto♂Associated with July
- Harry♂Day
- Ramadhani♂♀Associated with the month of Ramadan
- Syahrul♂A calendar month
- Riyadi♂Connected with a festive holiday
- Febri♂♀Associated with February
- Yanuar♂Associated with January
Famous people named Awal
- Awal Riyanto
- Apt. Awal Aji Wicaksana · b. 1986
- Awal Buana Alvin Faragh · b. 2000
- Awal Kusumah
- Awal Maulana Tuvi · b. 2001
- Awal Surono · b. 1951
- M Awal Chairuddin
- Muh. Awal · b. 1995
FAQ about the name Awal
What is the meaning of Awal?
Awal means first, the beginning. From Arabic awwal, 'first', borrowed into Indonesian through Malay.
Is Awal a boy’s name?
Yes, Awal is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 90% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Awal?
Awal is of Arabic and Malay origin.
Is the name Awal in the Quran?
Awal does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (الأول) does, for example in QS Al-Hadid [57]: 3.
How many syllables does Awal have?
Awal has 2 syllables (A-wal) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Awal?
Awal ranks #1,435 among boy names in our data sample (13 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Awal?
Some ideas: Awal Satriya Wirajaya; Awal Triaji Esa; Awal Pradana.
Famous people named Awal?
Notable people named Awal include Awal Riyanto, Apt. Awal Aji Wicaksana, Awal Buana Alvin Faragh.
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