Compassionate, Benevolent
Pronunciation: dah-YAH-l
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Dayaal is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Compassionate". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: dah-YAH-l. Lucky number: 4. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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दयाल
दया (dayā) - compassion, kindness, love + ल (l) - a particle indicating continuity
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
dah-YAH-l
IPA
/d̪əjɑːl/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
4
Lucky Day
Friday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Pearl
Life Path Number
2
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Dayaal was a famous Hindu scholar and poet from the medieval period in India. He is known for his work 'Dayaal-Mahal' which is a collection of Sanskrit verses on various philosophical and spiritual topics. His works were greatly influenced by the Bhakti movement, which emphasized the importance of devotion to a personal God.
13th to 15th century
Dayaal is also mentioned in the epic 'Ramayana' as the name of a sage who lived in the forest of Dandaka. He is known for his deep knowledge of the scriptures and his ability to predict the future. When Lord Rama and his companions were in search of Sita, the stolen wife of Lord Rama, they approached Dayaal for guidance.
Ancient India, 5th century
Translations
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दयाल
दया (dayā) - compassion, kindness, love + ल (l) - a particle indicating continuity
दयाल
दया (dayā) - साँपना (sānpana) - ल (l) - के (ke)
தயால்
தயான் (tayāṉ) - அல் (al) - லோர் (lōr)
దెయాలు
దేయము (dēyamu) - లోదేశ (lōdēśa) - యోజనము (yōjamanu)
Dayaal
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Compassionate, Benevolent
Dayaal
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Compassionate, Benevolent
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