The nameManal
Manal is an Arabic girl's name, given in France mostly in the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
It comes from the Arabic nala, "to obtain", and suggests something achieved, success.
Origin
Arabic.
History
First found in France in the late 1970s, Manal peaked in the mid 2000s and is still given today, more quietly.
Popularity of the name Manal
Manal in France
Manal was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 835 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Manal. Its rise began around 1982, and it peaked in 2005. Half of all babies named Manal in France were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 27 births a year on average, against 39 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Manal mean?
It comes from the Arabic nala, "to obtain", and suggests something achieved, success.
What is the origin of the name Manal?
Arabic.
Is Manal a girl's or a boy's name?
Manal is a girl's name.