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Arabic

Nabil

نبيل

Noble

Boy names

Meaning of Nabil

Noble

About the name Nabil

Nabil is an Arabic adjective meaning noble or honorable and is also used as a given name. Its feminine counterpart is Nabila. The spellings Nabil and Nabeel represent the long final vowel differently.

At a glance

Usage
Boy names
Origin
Arabic
First Arabic letter
ن
Arabic letters
4
Pronunciation guide
na-BEEL
Other spellings
Nabeel

How to write and say Nabil

In Arabic
نبيل
In Latin letters
Nabil

This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.

Why consider the name Nabil?

  • Its Arabic meaning speaks of nobility and good character.
  • Compare Nabil and Nabeel before settling on an official spelling.

Sources & further reading

Wiktionary · نبيل ↗

Questions about Nabil

What does Nabil mean?

Noble

How do you write Nabil in Arabic and Latin letters?

The forms shown here are نبيل in Arabic and Nabil in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.

Are there other spellings of Nabil?

Our recorded alternatives are Nabeel. Similar spellings do not always share an origin, so check the form you intend to use.

How is Nabil pronounced?

Our approximate guide is na-BEEL. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.

Is Nabil an adjective or a personal name?

Both. It is an Arabic adjective meaning noble or honorable and is also used as a masculine given name.