Nawfel
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Nawfel
Nawfel (also spelled Naufal or Nofel) means "generous" or "noble" and derives from the Arabic root نوفل (n-w-f-l), which denotes abundance and generosity.
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Etymology
Nawfel (also spelled Naufal or Nofel) means "generous" or "noble" and derives from the Arabic root نوفل (n-w-f-l), which denotes abundance and generosity. The name is primarily used in Arab Muslim communities and has historical significance in Islamic tradition, notably associated with Naufal ibn al-Harith, an early Muslim scholar and cousin of the Prophet Muhammad.
Nawfel currently ranks #924 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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