Girl name
Neval name meaning
“gift, bestowal; something received”
Neval means a gift, bestowal, or something received as a share. It comes from Arabic nawāl, a word associated with giving and obtaining, and is used for girls in Türkiye. The name evokes a gift being presented or a portion being received; Nevval is a related spelling.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Neval mean?
Gift, bestowal; something received
In Turkish: bağış, armağan; elde edilen pay
Neval conveys the idea of a gift bestowed or something attained. Its use as a given name foregrounds these positive senses of giving and receiving. It is close in meaning to Atiye: both connect with the concept of a gift, although they derive from different Arabic roots.
How popular is Neval?
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 Neval 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 Neval
Neval comes from Arabic nawāl. Related to obtaining and giving, the word can denote a gift, a bestowal or something received.
Double names with Neval
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Neval Berrin
Meaning of each name
- Neval: gift, bestowal; something received
- Berrin: highest; most exalted
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Cevahir Neval
Meaning of each name
- Cevahir: precious stones, jewels
- Neval: gift, bestowal; something received
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Neval Asena
Meaning of each name
- Neval: gift, bestowal; something received
- Asena: a name associated with a legendary she-wolf
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Şengül Neval
Meaning of each name
- Şengül: a cheerful, lively rose
- Neval: gift, bestowal; something received
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Neval Remziye
Meaning of each name
- Neval: gift, bestowal; something received
- Remziye: symbolic; associated with a sign or symbol
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Halide Neval
Meaning of each name
- Halide: lasting; enduring forever
- Neval: gift, bestowal; something received
How to pronounce Neval
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /neval/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | نوال |
Is Neval a girl’s name?
Yes, Neval is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Neval appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Neval
Names with related meanings
- Umay♀Protective female figure in ancient Turkic belief
- Tuğba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Feyza♀Abundance, plenty
- Kevser♀Abundant good
- Tuba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Nimet♀A blessing
- Olcay♂♀Good fortune, luck, auspiciousness
- Armağan♂♀A gift
- Dora♂♀Gift
- Lütfiye♀Associated with kindness, grace and favour
- Atiye♀Gift, bestowal, grant
- Olga♀Holy, blessed
Famous people named Neval
- Neval Gültekin · b. 2000
- Neval Güneş Özkan
- Neval Aksoy
- Neval Baycan
- Neval Konuk · b. 1976
FAQ about the name Neval
What is the meaning of Neval?
Neval means “gift, bestowal; something received”. Neval comes from Arabic nawāl. Related to obtaining and giving, the word can denote a gift, a bestowal or something received.
Is Neval a girl’s name?
Yes, Neval is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Neval in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Neval nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Neval?
Neval is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Neval have?
Neval has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Neval?
Neval appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Neval?
Other spellings: Nevval.
What names go well with Neval?
Some ideas: Neval Berrin; Cevahir Neval; Neval Asena.
Famous people named Neval?
Notable people named Neval include Neval Gültekin, Neval Güneş Özkan, Neval Aksoy.
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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