Nazrul
/N-AE-Z-R-AH-L/
Sent down or descended, from Arabic Nuzul (نزول), from the root nazala (to descend, to come down, to be revealed) — the same root used in Islamic theology for the revelation (nuzul) of the Quran. The name implies one who has been sent or revealed into the world with purpose. In Bangladesh and West Bengal the name is inseparable from Kazi Nazrul Islam (1899–1976), the National Poet of Bangladesh, whose rebel verse gave the name its dominant connotation of creative fire and defiance.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Nazrul is a Muslim boy name of Bengali origin, meaning “Sent down or descended, from Arabic Nuzul (نزول), from the root nazala (to descend, to come down, to be revealed) — the same root used in Islamic theology for the revelation (nuzul) of the Quran. The name implies one who has been sent or revealed into the world with purpose. In Bangladesh and West Bengal the name is inseparable from Kazi Nazrul Islam (1899–1976), the National Poet of Bangladesh, whose rebel verse gave the name its dominant connotation of creative fire and defiance.”.
Nazrul is a boy's name of Bengali origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "Sent down or descended, from Arabic Nuzul (نزول), from the root nazala (to descend, to come down, to be revealed) — the same root used in Islamic theology for the revelation (nuzul) of the Quran. The name implies one who has been sent or revealed into the world with purpose. In Bangladesh and West Bengal the name is inseparable from Kazi Nazrul Islam (1899–1976), the National Poet of Bangladesh, whose rebel verse gave the name its dominant connotation of creative fire and defiance." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Common among Bangladeshi, Bengali families, Nazrul carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Nazrul's roots in Arabic & Islamic tradition
Nazrul carries meaning rooted in Arabic and the wider Islamic tradition (Bengali) — “Sent down or descended, from Arabic Nuzul (نزول), from the root nazala (to descend, to come down, to be revealed) — the same root used in Islamic theology for the revelation (nuzul) of the Quran. The name implies one who has been sent or revealed into the world with purpose. In Bangladesh and West Bengal the name is inseparable from Kazi Nazrul Islam (1899–1976), the National Poet of Bangladesh, whose rebel verse gave the name its dominant connotation of creative fire and defiance.”. Many Muslim families weigh a name's root meaning and the values it carries.
NameRoot shows you the depth. See Nazrul's Arabic roots, the values it carries, and how it scores for your family.
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Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Nazrul resonates in either tradition.
Nazrul's destiny number is 11 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Nazrul's full reading →
Does Nazrul go with your family's names?
Nazrul breaks into 6 sounds: /N-AE-Z-R-AH-L/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Nazrul sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Nazrul beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Nazrul — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Nazrul
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Common questions about Nazrul
What does the name Nazrul mean?
Nazrul means "Sent down or descended, from Arabic Nuzul (نزول), from the root nazala (to descend, to come down, to be revealed) — the same root used in Islamic theology for the revelation (nuzul) of the Quran. The name implies one who has been sent or revealed into the world with purpose. In Bangladesh and West Bengal the name is inseparable from Kazi Nazrul Islam (1899–1976), the National Poet of Bangladesh, whose rebel verse gave the name its dominant connotation of creative fire and defiance.." It is a boy name of Bengali origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Nazrul a boy or girl name?
Nazrul is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Nazrul?
Nazrul is of Bengali origin, used in Muslim tradition, commonly among Bangladeshi, Bengali families.
Is Nazrul a Muslim name?
Yes. Nazrul is a boy name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Bengali origin.
What does Nazrul mean in Bengali?
Nazrul originates from Bengali, where it means "Sent down or descended, from Arabic Nuzul (نزول), from the root nazala (to descend, to come down, to be revealed) — the same root used in Islamic theology for the revelation (nuzul) of the Quran. The name implies one who has been sent or revealed into the world with purpose. In Bangladesh and West Bengal the name is inseparable from Kazi Nazrul Islam (1899–1976), the National Poet of Bangladesh, whose rebel verse gave the name its dominant connotation of creative fire and defiance.."
What are common nicknames for Nazrul?
Common short forms of Nazrul include Nazr.
What is the numerology of Nazrul?
Nazrul has a Pythagorean destiny number of 11 — intuition and inspired leadership (master number).
Is Nazrul an Islamic name?
Yes. Nazrul is an Arabic boy name meaning "Sent down or descended, from Arabic Nuzul (نزول), from the root nazala (to descend, to come down, to be revealed) — the same root used in Islamic theology for the revelation (nuzul) of the Quran. The name implies one who has been sent or revealed into the world with purpose. In Bangladesh and West Bengal the name is inseparable from Kazi Nazrul Islam (1899–1976), the National Poet of Bangladesh, whose rebel verse gave the name its dominant connotation of creative fire and defiance.", widely used in Muslim families, including Bangladeshi and Bengali communities.
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