Akaal
Akaal is a Sikh boy name of Punjabi (Sikh) origin, meaning “Timeless, eternal”.
| Meaning | Timeless, eternal |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Punjabi (Sikh) |
| Written as | ਅਕਾਲ |
| Pronunciation | uh-KAAL |
| Tradition | Sikh |
| Used in | India, Canada, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Akaal
Akaal means 'beyond time' or 'deathless', from a-, 'not', and kaal, 'time' or 'death'. In the Mool Mantar God is called Akaal Moorat, 'the timeless form', and the Akal Takht in Amritsar, 'throne of the Timeless One', is a seat of Sikh authority. The cry 'Sat Sri Akaal' is the common Sikh greeting. Akaal is the spelling preferred by many families for the given name.
Is Akaal a Sikh name?
Akaal is a central Sikh term for God; as a name it is mostly given to boys with Singh, though it can be unisex.
How popular is Akaal?
A modern devotional name used by Sikh families, still fairly uncommon.
Gifts with the name Akaal
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Spellings and variants of Akaal
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Akaal mean?
Akaal means 'Timeless, eternal'. It is of Punjabi (Sikh) origin.
Is Akaal a Sikh name?
Akaal is a central Sikh term for God; as a name it is mostly given to boys with Singh, though it can be unisex.
How do you pronounce Akaal?
Akaal is pronounced uh-KAAL.
Is Akaal a boy or girl name?
Akaal is usually a boy name.