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Nabil

Quick answerNabil derives from the Arabic root n-b-l, meaning "noble," "highborn," or "of noble character." The name is predominantly used in Arabic-speaking countries and Muslim communities, with historical roots in Islamic tradition and widespread adoption across the Middle East, North Africa, and Muslim diaspora communities.

Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#2,589
TrendStable
Peak year2015
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureArabic
ReligionIslam
Letters5
Numerology2 Chaldean 3
Global rank#375

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Nabil

Nabil derives from the Arabic root n-b-l, meaning "noble," "highborn," or "of noble character." The name is predominantly used in Arabic-speaking countries and Muslim communities, with historical roots in Islamic tradition and widespread adoption across the Middle East, North Africa, and Muslim diaspora communities.

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Etymology

Nabil derives from the Arabic root n-b-l, meaning "noble," "highborn," or "of noble character." The name is predominantly used in Arabic-speaking countries and Muslim communities, with historical roots in Islamic tradition and widespread adoption across the Middle East, North Africa, and Muslim diaspora communities.

Nabil currently ranks #2,589 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.

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