Nawal
Nawal is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Gift, favour, bounty”.
| Meaning | Gift, favour, bounty |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | نوال |
| Pronunciation | nah-WAAL |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | North Africa, Egypt, Levant, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Nawal
Nawal (nah-WAAL) means a gift, a kindness or a portion granted to someone. Its root n-w-l is about giving and bestowing. The name is popular right across the Arab world, from Morocco to the Gulf, and in Algeria and Tunisia it is often written Nawel. Two internationally known bearers are the Egyptian writer Nawal El Saadawi and the Moroccan Olympic gold medallist Nawal El Moutawakel.
Is Nawal a Muslim name?
Nawal is an Arabic name meaning gift or favour, widely used in Muslim families.
How popular is Nawal?
Nawal is common throughout the Arab world, and Nawel is the usual Algerian and Tunisian spelling.
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Spellings and variants of Nawal
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nawal mean?
Nawal means 'Gift, favour, bounty'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Nawal a Muslim name?
Nawal is an Arabic name meaning gift or favour, widely used in Muslim families.
How do you pronounce Nawal?
Nawal is pronounced nah-WAAL.
Is Nawal a boy or girl name?
Nawal is usually a girl name.