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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 (2025)#4344 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births24 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 301
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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').
Overall data confidence 50%
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.