The nameNaoufel

Naoufel is an Arabic boy's name, mostly given in France in the 2000s and 2010s.

Meaning

From the Arabic nawfal, "generous, noble".

Origin

Arabic, a North African spelling of Nawfal.

History

First given in France in the early 1970s, Naoufel peaked in the early 2010s, then became rare.

Popularity of the name Naoufel

Naoufel in France

1782ndmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2012peak year (50 births)
1,025babies named Naoufel in France since 1900
02550 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Naoufel was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 325 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Naoufel. Its rise began around 1971, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Naoufel 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: 16 births a year on average, against 22 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Naoufel mean?

From the Arabic nawfal, "generous, noble".

What is the origin of the name Naoufel?

Arabic, a North African spelling of Nawfal.

Is Naoufel a girl's or a boy's name?

Naoufel is a boy's name.