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Nedal

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Nedal

Pronounced neh-DAHL /nɛˈdɑːl/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Nidal, 'struggle; striving' — the effort and perseverance of one who works toward a goal. A name of resolve.Low

In 30 seconds: An Arabic name of resolve: Nedal means 'struggle; striving' (said 'neh-DAHL'). Strong and purposeful.
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Nidal, 'struggle; striving' — the effort and perseverance of one who works toward a goal. A name of resolve.
U.S. rank (2020)#13474 ↘ Falling
2020 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1983
Total births (all-time)≈ 63
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198319772020

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

Nedal is Arabic (Nidal) for 'struggle; striving.' It reads strong and purposeful — rare in the U.S. (said 'neh-DAHL').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Arabic-speaking families. Rare, strong, and purposeful.

Did you know? Nedal comes from the Arabic Nidal, 'struggle; striving' — the perseverance of one working toward a goal — a name of resolve (said 'neh-DAHL').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Nedal — Arabic Nidal; 'struggle; striving'

Variations

NidalNedaalNithal

Nicknames

NedDal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nedal mean?

Nedal is from the Arabic Nidal, 'struggle; striving.'

How do you pronounce Nedal?

It's said neh-DAHL /nɛˈdɑːl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nedal a boy or girl name?

Nedal is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Nedal?

Nedal is rare in the U.S.

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