Boy name
Nawwaf name meaning
“towering, lofty”
Nawwaf is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning towering or lofty. Its source is nawwāf, an intensive form associated with height or something rising prominently. The intensive formation emphasizes the idea of height already present in the word from which the name comes.
What does Nawwaf mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Nawwaf
From Arabic nawwāf, an intensive form associated with height or rising prominently.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Nawwaf in Islam and the Quran
Nawwaf 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 Nawwaf
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nawaf/ |
| Arabic script | نواف |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦮ꧀ꦮꦥ꦳꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮝ᮪ᮝᮖ᮪ |
Is Nawwaf a boy’s name?
Yes, Nawwaf is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Nawwaf is rare in our data sample.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Nawwaf
Names with related meanings
- Agus♂Great, venerable
- Ali♂Exalted, high in rank
- Bambang♂A young nobleman or warrior
- Agung♂Great, exalted, majestic
- Adi♂Excellent, foremost, noble
- Wibowo♂Authority, dignity, grandeur
- Maulana♂Our lord, our protector
- Effendi♂Sir, a respectful designation
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Mulyadi♂Noble and excellent
- Syarif♂Honourable, noble, distinguished
- Karim♂Generous, noble, honourable
FAQ about the name Nawwaf
What is the meaning of Nawwaf?
Nawwaf means towering, lofty. From Arabic nawwāf, an intensive form associated with height or rising prominently.
Is Nawwaf a boy’s name?
Yes, Nawwaf is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Nawwaf?
Nawwaf is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Nawwaf in the Quran?
Nawwaf does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Nawwaf have?
Nawwaf has 2 syllables (Naw-waf) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Nawwaf?
Nawwaf is rare in our data sample.
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