Mishal
Mishal is a Muslim unisex name of Arabic origin, meaning “Torch, light”.
| Meaning | Torch, light |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | مشعل |
| Pronunciation | MISH-al |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Gulf States, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Mishal
Mishal goes back to the Arabic mishʿal, a torch, from the root sh-ʿ-l, to kindle. Gulf families give it to boys. In Pakistan and among British Pakistanis, though, it is mainly a girls' name, and the broadcaster Mishal Husain is a well-known bearer. Whichever gender carries it, the name suggests a light that shows others the way forward, which is why parents of both boys and girls like it.
Is Mishal a Muslim name?
Mishal, an Arabic name for a torch, goes to boys in the Gulf and to girls in South Asia.
How popular is Mishal?
A boy's name in the Gulf and a girl's name in Pakistan.
Gifts with the name Mishal
- Mishal name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Mishal baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Mishal
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mishal mean?
Mishal means 'Torch, light'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Mishal a Muslim name?
Mishal, an Arabic name for a torch, goes to boys in the Gulf and to girls in South Asia.
How do you pronounce Mishal?
Mishal is pronounced MISH-al.
Is Mishal a boy or girl name?
Mishal is used for both boys and girls.