نائلة

Naela

girlArabic

Naela is a Muslim girl name meaning “Achiever, one who attains her goal”.

MeaningAchiever, one who attains her goal
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingنائلة
PronunciationNAH-eh-lah
Arabic rootن ي ل (n-y-l) — to attain, to obtain
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Naela

Naela is a spelling of Nāʾila, the feminine of Nāʾil. Historically, Nāʾila bint al-Farāfiṣa was the wife of the third caliph ʿUthmān ibn ʿAffān, famous for trying to protect him when he was attacked. The spelling with 'e' is common in Egypt and the Levant.

Is Naela a Muslim name?

Yes. Naela (Nāʾila) is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'achiever', borne by the wife of the caliph ʿUthmān.

Where is the name Naela used?

Used across the Arab world and South Asia.

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Spellings and variants of Naela

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Naela mean?

Naela means 'Achiever, one who attains her goal'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Naela a Muslim name?

Yes. Naela (Nāʾila) is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'achiever', borne by the wife of the caliph ʿUthmān.

How do you write Naela in Arabic?

Naela is written نائلة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Naela?

Naela is pronounced NAH-eh-lah.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.