Nidal

A short but impactful name of Arabic origin, Nidal literally translates to "struggle" in Arabic, however, it can more broadly be interpreted as "warrior", "fighter" or "defense", as in, someone who struggles against strife and discord. Currently popular in Bosnia and Herzegovinia, it is borne by musician and producer Nidal Mourad, director Nidal Algafari, and Youtuber Nidal Wonder.

Pronounced nee-DAHL.

As of October 2026, Nidal ranked #10379 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #4090 for boys in 1988.