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Nawal

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Meaning

Gift, grant

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic ู†ูˆุงู„
Urdu ู†ูˆุงู„
Persian ู†ูˆุงู„
Turkish Naval
Bengali เฆจเฆพเฆ“เฆฏเฆผเฆพเฆฒ
Pashto ู†ูˆุงู„

Alternate Spellings

Nawal is a feminine title rich in history, originating from Arabic roots. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Gift, grant', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Nawal has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Nawal, like the alternate spelling Nawaal, comes from the Arabic root n-w-l, meaning "to grant."

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Etymology

From the Arabic ู†ูˆุงู„ (nawal), 'gift, bounty.'

Islamic Significance

Giving is put beyond counting in the Quran: he gave you from all you asked of him, and if you counted the favour of God you could not enumerate it (14:34).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.