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⚫ '''Vishal''' ('''विशाल''') is a name for ]. Vishal means ], ], magnificence, prominence, and ]. The meaning is also attributive to the property of being grand.

⚫ '''Vishal''' (Hindi & Sanskrit: '''विशाल''') is a first name for ], often found in the ] community. '''Vishal''' means ], ], ], ], ] and ]. The meaning is also attributive to the property of being grand.

==Core Meaning==
'''Vishal''' means supreme consciousness, Great, prominence, eminence, immense, grandeur, magnificence and illustriousness.

===Meaning - detailed explanation===

'''Vishal''' refers to the greatness, grandeur and magnificence of attributes and quality of wide range of things including metaphysical, conceptual, physical, even geographical size supernatural, humans, living beings, objects or even immense reach of something e.g. ideology, popularity, superiority, power, influence.

There is no exact translation for '''Vishal''' in English. It is not limited to physical size. '''Vishal''' has an implied connotation of being wide, broad, huge, spacious, reach, influence, intellectual attainment, great size or a great expanse.

Some of the few interpretations include:
* immense
* the unstoppable one
* the one who dreams impossible dreams
* the one who reaches for the sky and is creative beyond all understanding
* great
* grandeur
* magnificence
* prominence
* illustriousness
* eminence
* supreme consciousness
* broad minded


==Etymology== ==Etymology==
The word '''Vishal''', finds its origins in the parent language of ]. '''Vishal''' is also a common adjective found in North and South ] languages such as ], ], ] and ]. The word ''Vishal'' finds its origins in the ancient language of ]. ''Vishal'' is also a common adjective found in North and South ] languages such as ], ], ], ] and ].


==Religious significance== ==Religious significance==
===Supreme consciousness=== ===Supreme consciousness===


'''Vishalta''' (Hindi & Sanskrit: '''विशालता''') comes from the word Vishal and is a state of mind that is often embraced by different religious and spiritual leaders in India. The word embodies the ultimate state of selflessness, or belief that the body, mind, and all worldly possessions belong to God. One in a state of '''Vishaltha''' believes that the body is only a tool for carrying out the wishes of the Lord. '''Vishalta''' (Hindi & Sanskrit: '''विशालता''') comes from the word Vishal and is a state of mind that is often embraced by different religious and spiritual leaders in India. The word embodies the ultimate state of selflessness, or belief that the body, mind, and all worldly possessions belong to God. One in a state of Vishaltha believes that the body is only a tool for carrying out the wishes of the Lord.

===Hinduism===

'''Vishal''' is also a ] in ]. He is the brother of the blue god, ] ].


===Buddhism=== ===Buddhism===


It has been suggested that one of Buddha's favorite resorts, ], was named after '''King Vishal''', a ruler during the times of ]. There exists a large, but ruined fort, which is believed to be built by '''King Vishal'''. It has been suggested that one of Buddha's favorite resorts, ], was named after ], a ruler during the times of ]. There exists ] as well as a large, but ruined fort, which is believed to be built by King Vishal.

==Spelling variations==
Commonly in America, the name '''Vishal''' is spelled '''Vishaal''' in order to exaggerate the pronunciation of it.


==Related names== ==Related names==
*''']''' (Hindi & Sanskrit: '''वैशाली''') *] (Hindi & Sanskrit: वैशाली)
*''']''' (Hindi & Sanskrit: '''यश''') - somewhat similar meaning to '''Vishal''' but not exactly ] (Hindi & Sanskrit: यश) - somewhat similar meaning to Vishal but not exactly
Vishala (female)


==Famous personalities with the name Vishal== ==People with the name==
===Industrialists and business professionals=== ===Industrialists and business professionals===
*], Indian entrepreneur *] (born 1976), Indian entrepreneur
⚫ *], Indian CEO and MD of Infosys


===Movies, TV and entertainment personalities=== ===Movies, TV and entertainment===
*], Indian music composer, director, writer *] (born 1977), Indian film actor
*], Indian music composer of Vishal-Shekhar *] (born 1965), Indian music composer
*], South Indian actor popular in ] movies *], Indian music composer of Vishal–Shekhar
*Vishal Veeru Devgan, better known as ], Indian movie actor *Vishal Veeru Devgan, better known as ], Indian movie actor
⚫ *] (born 1984), Indian actor
*] (born 1978), Indian film director
*] (born 1981), Indian actor and presenter
*] (born 1974), television actor from India
⚫ *], Indian cinematographer
*] (born 1987), Indian actor and producer


===Sports personalities=== ===Sports===
*], Scottish field hockey player *] (born 1978), British Virgin Islands cricketer
*], Indian polo player *] (born 1987), Indian cricketer
*] (born 1989), Indian cricketer
*] (born 1992), Indian footballer
*] (born 1976), Scottish field hockey player
*], Indian polo player
*] (born 1988), English cricketer
*], Cambodian footballer


===Politicians and leaders=== ===Others===
*], Indian politician *], journalist, writer, photojournalist, and videographer
*] (born 1977), Indian singer
*] (born 1973), Indian academic
*] (born 1949), Indian author
*], Indian music composer and singer
*] (born 1973), Indian chess player

==See also==
*]


===Others===
⚫ *], Indian journalist
⚫ *], Indian author
⚫ *], Indian Singer
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Latest revision as of 07:51, 24 August 2024

Male given name

Vishal
Pronunciation/vɪʃɑːl/
GenderMale
Language(s)Tamil, Hindi, Marathi, Telugu and Gujarati.
Origin
Meaninggreat, grandeur, unstoppable
Region of originIndia
Other names
Alternative spellingVishaal, Vishaul, Visal
Nickname(s)Numerous, depending on context: for example, Vishu, Veesh, Vish,Vichu.

Vishal (विशाल) is a name for males. Vishal means great, grandeur, magnificence, prominence, and eminence. The meaning is also attributive to the property of being grand.

Etymology

The word Vishal finds its origins in the ancient language of Sanskrit. Vishal is also a common adjective found in North and South Indian languages such as Hindi, Tamil, Marathi, Telugu and Gujarati.

Religious significance

Supreme consciousness

Vishalta (Hindi & Sanskrit: विशालता) comes from the word Vishal and is a state of mind that is often embraced by different religious and spiritual leaders in India. The word embodies the ultimate state of selflessness, or belief that the body, mind, and all worldly possessions belong to God. One in a state of Vishaltha believes that the body is only a tool for carrying out the wishes of the Lord.

Buddhism

It has been suggested that one of Buddha's favorite resorts, Vaishali, was named after King Vishal, a ruler during the times of Ramayana. There exists several ancient buddhist monuments as well as a large, but ruined fort, which is believed to be built by King Vishal.

Related names

  • Vaishali (Hindi & Sanskrit: वैशाली)

Yash (Hindi & Sanskrit: यश) - somewhat similar meaning to Vishal but not exactly

People with the name

Industrialists and business professionals

Movies, TV and entertainment

Sports

Others

See also

Category: