Nawal is an Arabic female given name that means "gift, " "present, " "grant, " or "unmerited favor of God. " It originates from the Arabic root word Ù†-ا-Ù„ (N A L) and is derived from the verb nÄla (نَالَ), which means "to accomplish, " "achieve, " "earn, " or "gain. " The name is also associated with the Quranic root word N-Y-L, meaning "to accomplish" or "to reach. " Indian culture, Nawal means "new" or "wonder. " The name has undergone various spelling variations and is commonly used in Muslim countries.
