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| ⚫ | '''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. | ||
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| | name = Vishal | |||
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| | pronunciation = {{IPAc-en|v|ɪ|ʃ|ɑː|l}} | |||
| | gender = Male | |||
| | meaning = ], ], ] | |||
| | region = ] | |||
| | language = ],], ], ] and ]. | |||
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| | alternative spelling = Vishaal, Vishaul, Visal | |||
| | nickname = Numerous, depending on context: for example, Vishu, Veesh, Vish,Vichu. | |||
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| ⚫ | '''Vishal''' ('''विशाल''') is a name for ]. Vishal means ], ], ], ], ] and ]. The meaning is also attributive to the property of being grand. | ||
| ==Meaning== | ==Core 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. | ||
| ===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. | '''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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| * magnificence | * magnificence | ||
| * prominence | * prominence | ||
| * illustriousness | |||
| * calm | |||
| * eminence | * eminence | ||
| * supreme consciousness | * supreme consciousness | ||
| * broad minded | |||
| ==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
| The word ''Vishal'' finds its origins in the |
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 ]. | ||
| ==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 |
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'''. | ||
| ==Spelling variations== | ==Spelling variations== | ||
| Commonly in America, the name '''Vishal''' is spelled '''Vishaal''' in order to exaggerate the pronunciation of it. | |||
| 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 Tamil, it is spelt as Visalam or Visal as the pure Tamil alphabet lacks the "sh" sound. | |||
| In Guyana it is commonly spelt as Vishaul. | |||
| ==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 | ||
| == |
==Famous personalities with the name Vishal== | ||
| ===Industrialists and business professionals=== | ===Industrialists and business professionals=== | ||
| *] |
*], Indian entrepreneur | ||
| ⚫ | * |
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| * ] (born 1979), Director (Head of Research and Development) at Marquardt India | |||
| ===Movies, TV and entertainment=== | ===Movies, TV and entertainment personalities=== | ||
| *] |
*], Indian music composer, director, writer | ||
| *] |
*], Indian music composer of Vishal-Shekhar | ||
| *], Indian |
*], South Indian actor popular in ] movies | ||
| *] |
*Vishal Veeru Devgan, better known as ], Indian movie 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=== | ===Sports personalities=== | ||
| *] |
*], Scottish field hockey player | ||
| *] |
*], Indian polo player | ||
| *] (born 1993), Ultra Runner | |||
| *] (born 1989), Indian cricketer | |||
| *] (born 1992), Indian footballer | |||
| *] (born 1976), Scottish field hockey player | |||
| *], Indian polo player | |||
| *] (born 1988), English cricketer | |||
| === |
===Politicians and leaders=== | ||
| ⚫ | *], Indian politician | ||
| <br /> | |||
| ===Others=== | |||
| *Vishal Gaikwad (Doctor of Juridical Science, University of Arizona) | |||
| *] | *], Indian journalist | ||
| *] |
*], Indian author | ||
| *], Indian |
*], Indian Singer | ||
| *] (born 1973), Indian chess player | |||
| *Vishaal Kumar ,VITian | |||
| ==See also== | |||
| *] | |||
| {{DEFAULTSORT:Vishal (Name)}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Vishal (Name)}} | ||
Revision as of 02:17, 28 January 2020
Vishal (Hindi & Sanskrit: विशाल) is a first name for male, often found in the Hindu community. Vishal means great, grandeur, magnificence, prominence, illustriousness and eminence. 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
Etymology
The word Vishal, finds its origins in the parent 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.
Hinduism
Vishal is also a deity in Hinduism. He is the brother of the blue god, Nilesh Shiva.
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 America, the name Vishal is spelled Vishaal in order to exaggerate the pronunciation of it.
Related names
- Vaishali (Hindi & Sanskrit: वैशाली)
- Yash (Hindi & Sanskrit: यश) - somewhat similar meaning to Vishal but not exactly
Famous personalities with the name Vishal
Industrialists and business professionals
- Vishal Gondal, Indian entrepreneur
Movies, TV and entertainment personalities
- Vishal Bhardwaj, Indian music composer, director, writer
- Vishal Dadlani, Indian music composer of Vishal-Shekhar
- Vishal Krishna, South Indian actor popular in Tamil movies
- Vishal Veeru Devgan, better known as Ajay Devgan, Indian movie actor
Sports personalities
- Vishal Marwaha, Scottish field hockey player
- Vishal Singh, Indian polo player
Politicians and leaders
- Vishal Sharma, Indian politician
Others
- Vishal Arora, Indian journalist
- Vishal Mangalwadi, Indian author
- Vishal Dadlani, Indian Singer