Minal
Minal is a Muslim girl name of Modern name (Pakistan / India) origin, meaning “Often explained as precious, a gem”.
| Meaning | Often explained as precious, a gem |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Modern name (Pakistan / India) |
| Written as | مینل |
| Pronunciation | mee-NAHL |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Minal
Minal is a recent name for girls, used by Muslims in Pakistan and by Hindus in India. In India the related spelling Meenal is usually said to mean a precious stone or gem. In Pakistan many families loosely connect it with the Arabic Manāl, attainment, though no Arabic origin has been settled. The actress Minal Khan helped make it familiar there.
Is Minal a Muslim name?
Pakistani Muslims use Minal, but it has no classical Arabic or Islamic pedigree, so parents seeking an Arabic name with a close sound often pick Manal, Minha or Minaal.
How popular is Minal?
Popular among Urdu-speaking Muslim families in Pakistan and the diaspora, while Meenal is also used by Hindu families in India.
Gifts with the name Minal
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Minal
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Minal mean?
Minal means 'Often explained as precious, a gem'. It is of Modern name (Pakistan / India) origin.
Is Minal a Muslim name?
Pakistani Muslims use Minal, but it has no classical Arabic or Islamic pedigree, so parents seeking an Arabic name with a close sound often pick Manal, Minha or Minaal.
How do you pronounce Minal?
Minal is pronounced mee-NAHL.
Is Minal a boy or girl name?
Minal is usually a girl name.