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Hetal

Quick answerHetal is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin meaning "smiling" or "cheerful," derived from the Sanskrit root "heth" or related to expressions of joy and pleasantness.

Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#12,652
TrendVintage
Peak year1984
Syllables2
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureIndian
ReligionHinduism
Letters5
Numerology1 Chaldean 9
Global rank#159

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

About the name Hetal

Hetal is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin meaning "smiling" or "cheerful," derived from the Sanskrit root "heth" or related to expressions of joy and pleasantness.

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Etymology

Hetal is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin meaning "smiling" or "cheerful," derived from the Sanskrit root "heth" or related to expressions of joy and pleasantness. The name is primarily used in Indian Hindu communities, particularly among Gujarati and Hindi-speaking populations in India and the Indian diaspora.

Hetal currently ranks #12,652 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1984.

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