Payal
Payal is a Hindu girl name of Hindi origin, meaning “Anklet”.
| Meaning | Anklet |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hindi |
| Written as | पायल |
| Pronunciation | PAA-yul |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Payal
Payal is the Hindi word for an anklet, especially the silver chain anklets with small bells that jingle as the wearer walks. It is usually traced back to Sanskrit pada, 'foot'. Anklets are part of traditional dress for brides and dancers, and their sound is a common image in Indian songs and poetry. Payal became a popular girls' name in the 1970s and 1980s and is still widely used, with Payel the usual Bengali spelling.
Is Payal a Hindu name?
Payal is used mostly by Hindu families; anklets are a traditional sign of a married woman in many communities, but the name has no specific deity link.
How popular is Payal?
A familiar girls' name in India, peaking among women born in the 1980s and 1990s.
Gifts with the name Payal
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Spellings and variants of Payal
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Payal mean?
Payal means 'Anklet'. It is of Hindi origin.
Is Payal a Hindu name?
Payal is used mostly by Hindu families; anklets are a traditional sign of a married woman in many communities, but the name has no specific deity link.
How do you pronounce Payal?
Payal is pronounced PAA-yul.
Is Payal a boy or girl name?
Payal is usually a girl name.