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Nawaf

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How to Pronounce Nawaf

Pronounced nah-WAHF /nɑˈwɑf/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic nawwaf, 'high; lofty; elevated; that which towers above'Low

In 30 seconds: High; lofty; elevated: Nawaf is Arabic 'lofty'. Crisp, dignified, and warm (said 'nah-WAHF').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic nawwaf, 'high; lofty; elevated; that which towers above'

U.S. rank (2024)#7102 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 301

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Nawaf comes from Arabic nawwaf, 'high; lofty; elevated; that which towers above'. A crisp, dignified name across the Arabian Peninsula (said 'nah-WAHF').

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, high-and-lofty at the root, and dignified.

Did you know? Nawaf means 'high; lofty; elevated; that which towers above' in Arabic — a crisp, dignified name (borne by Gulf royalty; said 'nah-WAHF').

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References — Nawaf — Arabic etymology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nawaf mean?

Nawaf is Arabic for 'high; lofty; elevated'.

How do you pronounce Nawaf?

It's said nah-WAHF /nɑˈwɑf/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nawaf a boy or girl name?

Nawaf is a boy's name.

How popular is Nawaf?

Nawaf is a rare name in the U.S.