Achievement, attainment, or something worth striving for
Derived from the Arabic root 'n-w-l', Manal signifies the act of attaining a goal or reaching a desired outcome. It carries a positive connotation of success and fulfillment through effort. It is a popular name across the Middle East and North Africa.
About 39 girls were named Manal in 2025.
Saudi women's rights activist and author
Jordanian Olympic sport shooter
Emirati politician and member of the ruling family of Dubai
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).