Names/Manal/Manal al-Sharif
Political LeaderSaudi1982 – present

Manal al-Sharif

Women's rights activist, campaigns for women driving rights in Saudi Arabia

Biography

Saudi Arabian women's rights activist and cybersecurity consultant. She became famous for her campaign against the ban on women driving in Saudi Arabia.

Quick Facts
Category

Political Leader

Nationality

Saudi

Born

1982

Thinking about the name

Manal

Arabic origin

An Arabic name meaning 'to attain,' 'to achieve,' or 'to reach,' conveying ambition and aspiration. The name is straightforward and strong, used across Arab-speaking regions. It reflects parental hopes for their child's success while maintaining simplicity and elegance.