Mishaal
Mishaal is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Torch, light”.
| Meaning | Torch, light |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | مشعل |
| Pronunciation | MISH-ʿaal |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Gulf States, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Mishaal
Mishaal spells out the Arabic Mishʿal, a torch, from the root sh-ʿ-l, to kindle or blaze. In the Gulf it has long been a name for boys. In Pakistan, by contrast, the similar Mishal is mostly given to girls. The double 'a' in this spelling is meant to show the ʿayn, a throat sound that falls mid-word in Arabic and has no English equivalent.
Is Mishaal a Muslim name?
Gulf Muslims in particular use Mishaal, an Arabic name meaning torch.
How popular is Mishaal?
Found in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the Gulf, and in Pakistan.
Gifts with the name Mishaal
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Spellings and variants of Mishaal
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mishaal mean?
Mishaal means 'Torch, light'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Mishaal a Muslim name?
Gulf Muslims in particular use Mishaal, an Arabic name meaning torch.
How do you pronounce Mishaal?
Mishaal is pronounced MISH-ʿaal.
Is Mishaal a boy or girl name?
Mishaal is usually a boy name.