Nawaf is a male name of Arabic origin. It is pronounced as NAH-wahf (/ˈnæwæf/) in Arabic. This name has variations, with Nawwaf being one of them. Nawaf has been given to newborn boys in the United States since at least 1998, with varying levels of popularity over the years. In recent years, it has maintained a relatively steady rank within the top 10,000 names for boys. Despite its Arabic roots, Nawaf can be a unique and meaningful choice for parents looking for an international name with a rich cultural background.
Nawaf al-Hazmi - Nawaf Muhammed Salin al-Hazmi was a Saudi terrorist hijacker involved in the 9/11 attacks. |
Nawaf bin Faisal Al Saud is a prominent Saudi Arabian government official and member of the House of Saud. |
Nawaf Al-Mutairi, a retired Kuwaiti football player, was a midfielder for the National team and the Qadsia Sporting Club, and now serves as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Kuwaiti Army. |