Nawal

The female name Nawal is literally translated as 'the gift' in Arabic. Its origin can be found in the Arabic term nawāl (نوال) for 'gift' and 'present'.

What does the name Nawal mean?

Nawal, a widely used name in the Arab world, also means 'the gift'. It derives from the Arabic word nawāl (نوال), which stands for 'gift'. An alternative spelling is Naouel. Notable bearers of this name include the Lebanese singer and actress Nawal El Zoghbi as well as the Pakistani actress Nawal Saeed.

Where does the name Nawal come from?

Nawal is an Arabic female name that means 'the gift'. The etymology is based on the Arabic term nawāl (نوال), which means 'gift' or 'present'.

How do you pronounce Nawal?

The pronunciation of the name Nawal is two syllables and sounds harmonious. It is pronounced as 'Na-wal' [naˈvaːl], with the first syllable having an open 'a' sound and the second syllable being softly stressed. The final 'l' gives the name a calm, resonant finish, making Nawal appear warm and expressive.

Popularity

In Germany, Nawal is a common name and currently ranks 3,210th on the list of most popular female names. Its best placement was in 2014, when it reached 1,547th place. Over the last ten years, Nawal has been chosen as a first name about 110 times, placing it 2,263rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,182nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Naoui / Navy / Nawi

Famous people

• Nawal Alzoghbi (singer from Lebanon)
• Nawal Ayoub (American model)
• Nawal El Jack (sprinter from Sudan)
• Nawal El Moutawakel (former Moroccan athlete)
• Nawal El Saadawi (Egyptian writer and human rights activist)
• Nawal El Zhogby (Lebanese singer)
• Nawal Mohammed (Saudi Arabian actress)