Girl name
Nawal name meaning
“a gift, a bestowed favor”
Nawal is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning a gift or a bestowed favor. Its source is the Arabic word nawāl, referring to a gift or something received. The name uses that word as a feminine given name, retaining its connection with giving and receiving.
What does Nawal mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Nawal
From Arabic nawāl, referring to a gift or something received.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Nawal in Islam and the Quran
Nawal does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Nawal
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nawal/ |
| Arabic script | نوال |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦮꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮝᮜ᮪ |
Is Nawal a girl’s name?
Yes, Nawal is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Nawal ranks #2,703 among girl names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Nawal
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Nawal
- Nawal Arafah Yasin
- Nawal Nely · b. 1973
FAQ about the name Nawal
What is the meaning of Nawal?
Nawal means a gift, a bestowed favor. From Arabic nawāl, referring to a gift or something received.
Is Nawal a girl’s name?
Yes, Nawal is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Nawal?
Nawal is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Nawal in the Quran?
Nawal does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Nawal have?
Nawal has 2 syllables (Na-wal) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Nawal?
Nawal ranks #2,703 among girl names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Nawal?
Notable people named Nawal include Nawal Arafah Yasin, Nawal Nely.
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