Girl name
Enfal name meaning
“spoils, property gained in war”
Enfal means “spoils” or “property gained in war.” It comes from Arabic anfāl, the plural of nafal, and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. Al-Anfal is also the title of a Quranic sura, providing a direct textual association for the name.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Enfal mean?
Spoils, property gained in war
In Turkish: ganimetler, savaşta elde edilen mallar
Enfal’s clearest cultural association is with the eighth surah of the Quran. Its historical meaning concerns property obtained through warfare, so interpreting it simply as abundance or happiness changes the sense. In Turkish it is encountered chiefly as a surah title and a given name.
How popular is Enfal?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 1provinces
Where is Enfal in the top 30?
1 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Enfal
It comes from Arabic anfāl (أنفال), the plural of nafal. The word denotes spoils of war and gives its name to the Quranic surah al-Anfal.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Enfal in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · الأنفال · 8:1Al-Anfal is the title of a Quranic sura, and the word also occurs in its opening verse meaning spoils. |
| Starts with | E · En |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Enfal
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Enfal Berre
Meaning of each name
- Enfal: spoils, property gained in war
- Berre: good, virtuous; a righteous woman
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Zeliha Enfal
Meaning of each name
- Zeliha: Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Enfal: spoils, property gained in war
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Enfal Hümanur
Meaning of each name
- Enfal: spoils, property gained in war
- Hümanur: name evoking the huma bird and light
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Rukiye Enfal
Meaning of each name
- Rukiye: ascent; a name associated with rising
- Enfal: spoils, property gained in war
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Enfal Reyhan
Meaning of each name
- Enfal: spoils, property gained in war
- Reyhan: basil; a sweet-scented plant
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Vildan Enfal
Meaning of each name
- Vildan: children, young boys
- Enfal: spoils, property gained in war
How to pronounce Enfal
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /enfal/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | انفال |
| Arabic | أنفال |
Is Enfal a girl’s name?
Yes, Enfal is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Enfal appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Enfal
FAQ about the name Enfal
What is the meaning of Enfal?
Enfal means “spoils, property gained in war”. It comes from Arabic anfāl (أنفال), the plural of nafal. The word denotes spoils of war and gives its name to the Quranic surah al-Anfal.
Is Enfal a girl’s name?
Yes, Enfal is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Enfal in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Al-Anfal is the title of a Quranic sura, and the word also occurs in its opening verse meaning spoils. (e.g.: 8:1)
What is the origin of the name Enfal?
Enfal is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Enfal have?
Enfal has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Enfal?
Enfal appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Enfal?
Some ideas: Enfal Berre; Zeliha Enfal; Enfal Hümanur.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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