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Dulal

Quick answerDulal is a Bengali name derived from the Sanskrit root "dulā," meaning "to swing" or "to rock," and carries the sense of being beloved or cherished, often used as a term of endearment.

Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#1,050
Trend—
Peak year2020
Syllables2
OriginSanskrit
LanguageBengali
CultureBengali
Letters5
Numerology5 Chaldean 8
Global rank#1,050

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Dulal

Dulal is a Bengali name derived from the Sanskrit root "dulā," meaning "to swing" or "to rock," and carries the sense of being beloved or cherished, often used as a term of endearment.

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Etymology

Dulal is a Bengali name derived from the Sanskrit root "dulā," meaning "to swing" or "to rock," and carries the sense of being beloved or cherished, often used as a term of endearment. The name is primarily used in Bengali-speaking communities of Bangladesh and India, particularly among Hindu and Muslim populations, with historical usage dating back through classical Sanskrit literature.

Dulal currently ranks #1,050 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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