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'''Vishal''' (Sanskrit: '''विशाल''', Vishaala) is a first name for ], often found in the ] community. It can also be found in adjoining areas of Pakistan and Kashmir as a male name. '''Vishal''' means ], ], ], ], ] and ]. The meaning is also attributive to the property of being grand. '''Vishal''' (Sanskrit: '''विशाल''', Vishaala) is a first name for ], often found in the ] community. It can also be found in adjoining areas of Pakistan and Kashmir as a male name. Vishal means ], ], ], ], ] and ]. The meaning is also attributive to the property of being grand.


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


'''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. 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. 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: Some of the few interpretations include:
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==Etymology== ==Etymology==
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 ]. 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.


===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 a large, but ruined fort, which is believed to be built by King Vishal.


==Spelling variations== ==Spelling variations==
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==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
Vishal


==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 entrepreneur * ], Indian CEO and MD of Infosys


===Movies, TV and entertainment personalities=== ===Movies, TV and entertainment===
*], Tamil actor popular in *] (born 1977), Indian film actor
* ] Television actor *] (born 1965), Indian music composer
*], Actor and Model *], Indian music composer of Vishal–Shekhar
*], Director and Producer *] (born 1984), Indian actor
*] (born 1978), Indian film director
*] (born 1981), Indian actor and presenter
*] (born 1974), television actor from India
*], Indian cinematographer
*Vishal Veeru Devgan, better known as ], Indian movie actor


===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


===Others=== ===Others===
*], emperor of the Mahabharata era who founded the ancient city of Vishalapura
*], Indian journalist *], Indian journalist
*], Indian author *] (born 1949), Indian author
*], Indian singer *], Indian singer
*] (born 1973), Indian chess player


==See also==
*]


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Revision as of 14:57, 11 August 2016

Vishal (Vishaal)
Pronunciation/vɪʃɑːl/
GenderMale
Language(s)Sanskrit
Origin
Meaninggreat, grandeur, unstoppable
Region of originIndia
Other names
Alternative spellingVishaal, Vishaul
Related namesVaishali

Vishal (Sanskrit: विशाल, Vishaala) is a first name for males, often found in the South Asian community. It can also be found in adjoining areas of Pakistan and Kashmir as a male name. Vishal means great, grandeur, magnificence, prominence, illustriousness and eminence. The meaning is also attributive to the property of being grand.

Meaning

Vishal means supreme consciousness, Great, prominence, eminence, immense, grandeur, magnificence and illustriousness.

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

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, 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 a large, but ruined fort, which is believed to be built by King Vishal.

Spelling variations

Commonly in Sanskrit the name is spelt as Vishaala, since in Sanskrit nouns receive an extra a. In Hindi it is commonly spelt as Vishal.

In Guyana it is commonly spelt as Vishaul.

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: