Ishal
Ishal is a Muslim girl name of Modern name (Pakistan) origin, meaning “Often explained as 'flower of paradise'”.
| Meaning | Often explained as 'flower of paradise' |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Modern name (Pakistan) |
| Written as | ایشل |
| Pronunciation | EE-shal |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Ishal
Ishal belongs to a wave of fresh names that took off among Pakistani parents in the 2000s. Ask a family what it means and you will usually hear that it is a flower or plant that grows in paradise. Classical Arabic dictionaries, however, do not record that sense, and nobody is quite sure where the name started. Urdu-speaking households have embraced it anyway, often writing it Eshal.
Is Ishal a Muslim name?
Pakistani Muslim parents love Ishal, though no Arabic or Quranic source confirms its roots. Anyone wanting a paradise name with firm Islamic grounding might look at Jannat, Firdous or Rayhana instead.
How popular is Ishal?
Pakistani families, at home and overseas, have taken to it, often writing Eshal.
Gifts with the name Ishal
- Ishal name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Ishal baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Ishal
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ishal mean?
Ishal means 'Often explained as 'flower of paradise''. It is of Modern name (Pakistan) origin.
Is Ishal a Muslim name?
Pakistani Muslim parents love Ishal, though no Arabic or Quranic source confirms its roots. Anyone wanting a paradise name with firm Islamic grounding might look at Jannat, Firdous or Rayhana instead.
How do you pronounce Ishal?
Ishal is pronounced EE-shal.
Is Ishal a boy or girl name?
Ishal is usually a girl name.