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⚫ | '''Vishal''' ( |
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| pronunciation = {{IPAc-en|v|ɪ|ʃ|ɑː|l}} | |||
| gender = Male | |||
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| 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. | ||
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==Meaning== | ||
Vishal means supreme consciousness, Great, prominence, eminence, immense, grandeur, magnificence and illustriousness.किंग | |||
===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 |
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 | ||
* calm | |||
* illustriousness | |||
* eminence | * eminence | ||
* supreme consciousness | * supreme consciousness | ||
* broad minded | |||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
The word |
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 |
'''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 ], 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== | ==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 Tamil, it is spelt as Visalam or Visal as the pure Tamil alphabet lacks the "sh" sound. | |||
Commonly in America, the name '''Vishal''' is spelled '''Vishaal''' in order to exaggerate the pronunciation of it. | |||
In Guyana it is commonly spelt as Vishaul. | |||
==Related names== | ==Related names== | ||
* |
*] (Hindi & Sanskrit: वैशाली) | ||
* |
*] (Hindi & Sanskrit: यश) - somewhat similar meaning to Vishal but not exactly | ||
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==People with the name== | ||
===Industrialists and business professionals=== | ===Industrialists and business professionals=== | ||
*], Indian entrepreneur | *] (born 1976), Indian entrepreneur | ||
⚫ | * ], Indian CEO and MD of Infosys | ||
* ] (born 1979), Director (Head of Research and Development) at Marquardt India | |||
===Movies, TV and entertainment |
===Movies, TV and entertainment=== | ||
*], Indian |
*] (born 1977), Indian film actor | ||
*], Indian music composer |
*] (born 1965), Indian music composer | ||
*], |
*], Indian music composer of Vishal–Shekhar | ||
* |
*] (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 |
===Sports=== | ||
*], |
*] (born 1978), British Virgin Islands cricketer | ||
*], Indian |
*] (born 1987), Indian cricketer | ||
*] (born 1993), Ultra Runner | |||
⚫ | *] (born 1989), Indian cricketer | ||
===Politicians and leaders=== | |||
*], Indian |
*] (born 1992), Indian footballer | ||
*] (born 1976), Scottish field hockey player | |||
*], Indian polo player | |||
*] (born 1988), English cricketer | |||
===Others=== | ===Others=== | ||
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⚫ | *], Indian |
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⚫ | *], Indian |
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*Vishal Gaikwad (Doctor of Juridical Science, University of Arizona) | |||
⚫ | *], Indian |
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*] | |||
*] (born 1949), Indian author | |||
*], Indian singer | |||
*] (born 1973), Indian chess player | |||
*Vishaal Kumar ,VITian | |||
==See also== | |||
*] | |||
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Revision as of 02:18, 28 January 2020
Pronunciation | /vɪʃɑːl/ |
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Gender | Male |
Language(s) | Tamil,Hindi, Marathi, Telugu and Gujarati. |
Origin | |
Meaning | great, grandeur, unstoppable |
Region of origin | India |
Other names | |
Alternative spelling | Vishaal, 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, 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.किंग
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
- calm
- 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,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.
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 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
- Vaishali (Hindi & Sanskrit: वैशाली)
- Yash (Hindi & Sanskrit: यश) - somewhat similar meaning to Vishal but not exactly
People with the name
Industrialists and business professionals
- Vishal Gondal (born 1976), Indian entrepreneur
- Vishal Sikka, Indian CEO and MD of Infosys
- Vishal Narvekar (born 1979), Director (Head of Research and Development) at Marquardt India
Movies, TV and entertainment
- Vishal (actor) (born 1977), Indian film actor
- Vishal Bhardwaj (born 1965), Indian music composer
- Vishal Dadlani, Indian music composer of Vishal–Shekhar
- Vishal Karwal (born 1984), Indian actor
- Vishal Mahadkar (born 1978), Indian film director
- Vishal Malhotra (born 1981), Indian actor and presenter
- Vishal Singh (TV actor) (born 1974), television actor from India
- Vishal Sinha, Indian cinematographer
- Vishal Veeru Devgan, better known as Ajay Devgn, Indian movie actor
Sports
- Vishal Bharat (born 1978), British Virgin Islands cricketer
- Vishal Dabholkar (born 1987), Indian cricketer
- Vishal Dhankhar (born 1993), Ultra Runner
- Vishal Joshi (born 1989), Indian cricketer
- Vishal Kumar (born 1992), Indian footballer
- Vishal Marwaha (born 1976), Scottish field hockey player
- Vishal Singh (polo player), Indian polo player
- Vishal Tripathi (born 1988), English cricketer
Others
- Vishal Gaikwad (Doctor of Juridical Science, University of Arizona)
- Vishal Anbu, law student
- Vishal Mangalwadi (born 1949), Indian author
- Vishal Dadlani, Indian singer
- Vishal Sareen (born 1973), Indian chess player
- Vishaal Kumar ,VITian