نواف

Nawwaf

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Nawwaf is a Muslim boy name meaning “Lofty, towering, eminent”.

MeaningLofty, towering, eminent
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingنواف
Pronunciationnaw-WAAF
Arabic rootن و ف (n-w-f) — to be high, to tower
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Nawwaf

Nawwaf (Nawwāf) comes from the root n-w-f, 'to rise high', and means 'lofty' or 'towering above others', suggesting high standing and honour. It is a popular name in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia; Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al-Sabah was Emir of Kuwait from 2020 to 2023.

Is Nawwaf a Muslim name?

Yes. Nawwaf is an Arabic name used by Muslim families in the Gulf. It means 'lofty' or 'eminent'.

Where is the name Nawwaf used?

Common in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

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Spellings and variants of Nawwaf

NawafNawwaafNauf

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nawwaf mean?

Nawwaf means 'Lofty, towering, eminent'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Nawwaf a Muslim name?

Yes. Nawwaf is an Arabic name used by Muslim families in the Gulf. It means 'lofty' or 'eminent'.

How do you write Nawwaf in Arabic?

Nawwaf is written نواف in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Nawwaf?

Nawwaf is pronounced naw-WAAF.

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