Hemal
Indian subcontinent · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Hemal
The name 'Hemal' means "golden" or "snowy" and is derived from the Sanskrit root *hema* (gold) or *hima* (snow).
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Etymology
The name 'Hemal' means "golden" or "snowy" and is derived from the Sanskrit root *hema* (gold) or *hima* (snow). It is primarily used in Hindu and Jain cultures of the Indian subcontinent, with no notable historical figure or event specifically tied to the name.
Hemal currently ranks #7,256 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1989.
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