Where does the name Manel come from?

Manel is a girl name of Arabic origin. "Manal" is the classical and more common US spelling.

How do you pronounce Manel?

Manel is pronounced mah-NAHL (2 syllables).

What are common spellings of Manel?

Manel is also written as Manal, Maneal.

A name from Arabic · Girl

Manel

مَنَال

"What one attains, accomplishment, gift." A symbol of achievement and realization.

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Meaning

A name that means something.

M"What one attains, accomplishment, gift." A symbol of achievement and realization.

Etymology, in one line

Arabic root: n-w-l — ن-و-ل, to attain, obtain

Regional variants

"Manal" is the classical and more common US spelling. Associated with Saudi women's rights activist Manal al-Sharif.

Variants & spellings

2 ways to spell "Manel".

Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint.

Manal Most common Maneal

Famous bearers

People who carry the name Manel.

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Manal al-Sharif (Saudi activist)

Quick answers

People often ask about Manel.

What does the name Manel mean?: Manel means "What one attains, accomplishment, gift." A symbol of achievement and realization.
Where does the name Manel come from?: Manel is a girl name of Arabic origin. "Manal" is the classical and more common US spelling.
How do you pronounce Manel?: Manel is pronounced mah-NAHL (2 syllables).
What are common spellings of Manel?: Manel is also written as Manal, Maneal.

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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meaning and cultural context drawn from classical sources: Lisan al-Arab, Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Qur'an and Sunnah. If you spot an error, please let us know.