God of Rain, Cloud
Pronunciation: bah-dal
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Badal is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "God of Rain". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: bah-dal. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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वदन्
Face
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
bah-dal
IPA
/bəˈdəl/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
3
Lucky Day
Thursday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Rainwater
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Cultural Hindu name
Historical Usage
Badal was a Yadava ruler who ruled over the region of Haihayakhanda in present-day Bihar during the 12th century. He is also known as Badadeva and was a powerful warrior and a renowned patron of learning. He is said to have built several temples and supported various scholars during his rule.
12th century CE
Badal was a Jat ruler who ruled over the region of Bharatpur in present-day Rajasthan during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He is known for his military prowess and is said to have expanded the territory of his kingdom during his reign. He was also a devout Hindu and is said to have built several temples and supported various religious institutions.
Late 16th to early 17th century CE
Translations
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वदन्
Face
बदल
Change
படல்
Rain
బదల్
Cloud
Badal
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे God of Rain, Cloud
Badal
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ God of Rain, Cloud
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