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AtalIslamic Unisex Arabic name meaning

At the river

Pronunciation: AH-tahl

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Name
Atal
Meaning
At the river
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Unisex
Pronunciation
AH-tahl
Lucky Number
5
5
Lucky Number
Thursday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Unisex
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Atal mean?

Atal is a unisex name from Arabic origin meaning "At the river". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: AH-tahl. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

اطال

اطال کا معنی بلند یا عالی ہوتا ہے

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

أطال

الاسم يعني الطويل أو العالي

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

AH-tahl

IPA

/ˈɑːtɑːl/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Atal is listed as a islamic unisex name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is At the river. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

5

Lucky Day

Thursday

Lucky Colors

BlueGreen

Lucky Stone

Emerald

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Creative, Expressive, and Emotional

Personality

Personality Traits

CalmnessPeacefulnessResilienceAdaptability

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes the flow of life, and the calmness and peace that comes with being in harmony with nature.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Atal might bring to mind the imagery of peaceful surroundings such as a river or a calm lake. In Islamic cultures, water bodies symbolize purification, cleanliness, and rejuvenation. The name might invoke a sense of tranquility and serenity, encouraging an individual to approach life with a calm and composed attitude.
When an individual is called Atal, it serves as a reminder of the spiritual significance of water in Islam. Water is seen as a symbol of life, both physical and spiritual, and the name might inspire one to remain connected to the source of life in all its forms. It may also be seen as a call to seek purification and renewal, symbolizing the ongoing journey of spiritual growth and development.

Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical Usage

Historical References

Ibn Khaldun's 'The Muqaddimah'. Atal refers to the Berber dynasty that ruled in Al-Andalus (Morocco and Spain) from 1147 to 1232 AD.

12th-13th century

Al-Maqrizi's 'Al-Mawāʿiẓ wa-l-īʿtibār bī ḍarāʿib al-ḥikr wa-l-ʿāqibār'. Atal is mentioned as a town in the Maghreb (North Africa) inhabited by Berbers during the 15th century.

15th century

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Atal

Atal means tall or lofty in Arabic

🇵🇰Urdu

اطال

اطال کا معنی بلند یا عالی ہوتا ہے

🇸🇦Arabic

أطال

الاسم يعني الطويل أو العالي

🇮🇳Hindi

अताल

अताल का अर्थ ऊंचा या लंबा होता है

🇦🇫Pashto

اټال

اټال معنی لوړ یا اوچت

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