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Vishal
Pronunciation/vɪʃəl/
GenderMale
Language(s)Sanskrit
Origin
Meaninggreat, huge
Region of originIndia
Other names
Variant form(s)Vishaal
Related namesVaishali

Vishal (Hindi & Sanskrit: विशाल) is a first name for male, often found in the Hindu community. Vishal means Big, or Huge. The meaning is attributive to the property of being grand.

Core Meaning

Vishal means Big or Huge.

Meaning - detailed explanation

There is no exact translation for Vishal in English. Vishal has an implied connotation of being wide, broad, huge, spacious, reach, influence, intellectual attainment, great size or a great expanse.

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, Vishal Ukani.

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

Vishala (female)

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