The nameNawal
Nawal is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning "gift, favour". In France it was mostly given in the 1980s and 1990s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Nawal comes from the Arabic nawal, "gift, favour".
Origin
Arabic. It is also spelled Nawel.
History
Nawal appeared in France in the late 1960s and peaked in the mid 1980s.
Famous people named Nawal
- Nawal El Saadawi, Egyptian writer
Popularity of the name Nawal
Nawal in France
2466thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1985peak year (140 births)
2,855babies named Nawal in France since 1900
Nawal was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 895 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Nawal. Its rise began around 1974, and it peaked in 1985. Half of all babies named Nawal in France were born before 1993.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nawal mean?
Nawal comes from the Arabic nawal, "gift, favour".
What is the origin of the name Nawal?
Arabic. It is also spelled Nawel.
Is Nawal a girl's or a boy's name?
Nawal is a girl's name.
Who are famous people named Nawal?
Nawal El Saadawi, Egyptian writer.