Meaning: From Arabic Nawfal/Nofal, traditionally glossed 'generous man; open-handed giver' and, by extension, a young man of chivalry. It is an old Arabic name, borne in early Islamic history, and the spelling Nofal is a common romanization.Low
In 30 seconds: An old Arabic name with a generous heart: Nofal means 'generous man; open-handed giver' (said 'NOH-fahl').
MeaningFrom Arabic Nawfal/Nofal, traditionally glossed 'generous man; open-handed giver' and, by extension, a young man of chivalry. It is an old Arabic name, borne in early Islamic history, and the spelling Nofal is a common romanization.
Nofal is a romanization of Arabic Nawfal, glossed 'generous man; open-handed giver' and linked to ideas of chivalry and munificence. It is an old, well-attested name in Arabic naming tradition rather than a modern invention, and families across the Arab world and the diaspora still use it (said 'NOH-fahl').
In the U.S. it is very rare for boys and reads as a heritage pick. Rare, heritage, and warm.
Did you know? Nofal (Nawfal) is one of those Arabic names that carries a whole character in two syllables — the open-handed man, the one who gives freely. It is an old name, not a modern coinage (said 'NOH-fahl').
