Sajal
Sajal is a Muslim girl name of Hindi-Urdu, from Sanskrit sajala origin, meaning “Rain-laden, full of water”.
| Meaning | Rain-laden, full of water |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hindi-Urdu, from Sanskrit sajala |
| Written as | سجل |
| Pronunciation | SAH-jal |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Sajal
Sajal comes from the Sanskrit sajala, meaning 'with water'. Poets writing in Hindi-Urdu and Bengali use it for tear-filled eyes or for clouds heavy with rain. The name has no Arabic roots. Even so, many Pakistani Muslim parents now choose it for daughters, inspired partly by the actress Sajal Aly, while Hindu families in India and Bangladesh also use it, sometimes for boys.
Is Sajal a Muslim name?
Though not Arabic, Sajal is truly in use among Pakistani and other South Asian Muslims, and its meaning raises no concern. Those who would rather have an Arabic name of a similar kind often turn to Sajida or Sahar.
How popular is Sajal?
Pakistani Muslim families like it, and people of several faiths use it across India and Bangladesh.
Gifts with the name Sajal
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Spellings and variants of Sajal
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sajal mean?
Sajal means 'Rain-laden, full of water'. It is of Hindi-Urdu, from Sanskrit sajala origin.
Is Sajal a Muslim name?
Though not Arabic, Sajal is truly in use among Pakistani and other South Asian Muslims, and its meaning raises no concern. Those who would rather have an Arabic name of a similar kind often turn to Sajida or Sahar.
How do you pronounce Sajal?
Sajal is pronounced SAH-jal.
Is Sajal a boy or girl name?
Sajal is usually a girl name.