Nawaf
Nawaf is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Lofty, exalted, surpassing”.
| Meaning | Lofty, exalted, surpassing |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | نواف |
| Pronunciation | nah-WAAF |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Gulf States, Levant |
Meaning and origin of Nawaf
Nawaf (Nawwāf) is an intensive form from the root n-w-f, which means to be high or to surpass. The doubled middle letter strengthens the meaning, so Nawaf suggests someone who rises very high indeed. It belongs to the same word family as Naif and Nayef and is a traditional name of the Arabian Peninsula. Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, who ruled Kuwait as Emir from 2020 to 2023, made it widely known.
Is Nawaf a Muslim name?
Nawaf is an Arabic name meaning lofty and exalted, and Muslim families in the Gulf hold it in great favour.
How popular is Nawaf?
Nawaf is very common in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the Gulf.
Gifts with the name Nawaf
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Spellings and variants of Nawaf
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nawaf mean?
Nawaf means 'Lofty, exalted, surpassing'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Nawaf a Muslim name?
Nawaf is an Arabic name meaning lofty and exalted, and Muslim families in the Gulf hold it in great favour.
How do you pronounce Nawaf?
Nawaf is pronounced nah-WAAF.
Is Nawaf a boy or girl name?
Nawaf is usually a boy name.