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Nael: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“one who attains”

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نائل

نَائِل

What Nael means

Nael (نائل, Arabic نَائِل) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “one who attains”. It comes from the Arabic root ن ي ل. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ن ي ل.

Nael at a glance

Meaning
one who attains
Gender
Boy
Origin
Arabic
Faith
Muslim
Say it
naa-el
Syllables
2
Letters
4
First letter
N · ن

Meaning of Nael

In English
one who attains
اردو میں معنی
پانے والا، حاصل کرنے والا

Origin and history of Nael

Active participle of nāla, to obtain or attain (Lane).

Rootن ي ل

How to say and write Nael

Say it
naa-el2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English
Nael
Urdu
نائل
Original script
نَائِل
Other spellings
Nail · Naail
Themes
Strength

Sibling names for Nael

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Questions about the name Nael

What does the name Nael mean?

Nael means “one who attains”. In Urdu: پانے والا، حاصل کرنے والا. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Nael a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Nael is a boy’s name.

Is Nael a Muslim name?

Yes. Nael is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Active participle of nāla, to obtain or attain (Lane).

How do you pronounce Nael?

Say it “naa-el”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Nael in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Nael is written نائل. In its original script: نَائِل.

What are other spellings of Nael?

Nael is also spelled Nail, Naail.

Is the meaning of Nael verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.