نوال

Nawal

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Nawal is a Muslim girl name meaning “Gift, favour, bounty”.

MeaningGift, favour, bounty
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingنوال
Pronunciationnah-WAAL
Arabic rootن و ل (n-w-l) — to give, to grant
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Nawal

Nawal (Nawāl) means a gift, a favour or a share granted to someone. It comes from the root n-w-l, to give or bestow. The name is widely used from Morocco to the Gulf; the Egyptian writer Nawal El Saadawi and the Moroccan Olympic champion Nawal El Moutawakel are well-known bearers.

Is Nawal a Muslim name?

Yes. Nawal is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning gift or favour.

Where is the name Nawal used?

Common throughout the Arab world; Nawel is the usual Algerian and Tunisian spelling.

Gifts with the name Nawal

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Spellings and variants of Nawal

NawelNauwalNawaal

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nawal mean?

Nawal means 'Gift, favour, bounty'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Nawal a Muslim name?

Yes. Nawal is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning gift or favour.

How do you write Nawal in Arabic?

Nawal is written نوال in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Nawal?

Nawal is pronounced nah-WAAL.

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