Boy name
Nidal name meaning
“struggle; effort for a cause”
Nidal means “struggle” or “effort for a cause” and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. It comes from Arabic niḍāl, a word for sustained struggle and purposeful effort. Its concrete association is the work involved in pursuing a goal, such as bringing a demanding project to completion.
What does Nidal mean?
Struggle; effort for a cause
In Turkish: mücadele; bir amaç uğruna çaba
Nidal derives from a word for sustained effort toward a goal. Its meaning extends beyond physical conflict and can include pursuing rights or defending an idea. This semantic range is not inherently religious, and the name is used for both women and men.
Origin of the name Nidal
Nidal comes from Arabic niḍāl, denoting struggle or striving for a cause. The same word is used as a personal name.
How to pronounce Nidal
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nidal/ |
| Arabic | نضال |
Is Nidal a boy’s name?
Yes, Nidal is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Nidal does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Nidal
Famous people named Nidal
- Nidal İflazoğlu
FAQ about the name Nidal
What is the meaning of Nidal?
Nidal means “struggle; effort for a cause”. Nidal comes from Arabic niḍāl, denoting struggle or striving for a cause. The same word is used as a personal name.
Is Nidal a boy’s name?
Yes, Nidal is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Nidal in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Nidal nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Nidal?
Nidal is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Nidal have?
Nidal has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Nidal?
Nidal does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Nidal?
Notable people named Nidal include Nidal İflazoğlu.
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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