Brave, Valiant
Pronunciation: vee-SHAL
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Vishal is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Brave". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: vee-SHAL. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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विषल
विस्तर गत, विस्तार दाता
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
vee-SHAL
IPA
/viʃəl/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
3
Lucky Day
Tuesday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Carnelian
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic · Vishal is a Sanskrit name derived from the root word 'vis' meaning 'to spread'. In Hindu mythology, Vishal is a synonym for Vishnu and also refers to the expansive, all-pervading aspect of the universe.
Historical Usage
According to the Mahabharata, Vishal was a king of the Haihayas who ruled over Mathura. He was a grandson of the legendary king, Yadu, and the father of King Shatadhanva. Vishal is also known for a significant battle fought between him and the Pandavas, where he was defeated.
circa 3100 BCE
Another reference to Vishal can be found in the Puranic texts, where he is described as an incarnation of Vishnu and is venerated in various temples across India. In this context, Vishal symbolizes the expansive nature of the divine.
circa 1000 BCE to present
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Translations
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विषल
विस्तर गत, विस्तार दाता
विशाल
विस्तरी, विस्तारदाता
விஷல்
விழிப்படுத்துவது, விழிப்புக்கள் அல்லவி, விழிப்புக்கள் அன்பது
విశాల
బీజేశ్వరయే, బీజేశ్వరయేదు
Vishal
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Brave, Valiant
Vishal
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Brave, Valiant
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