Paayal
Sanskrit · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Paayal
Paayal is derived from Sanskrit "pāyal" (पायल), meaning an ankle bracelet or anklet worn traditionally by women in South Asia.
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Etymology
Paayal is derived from Sanskrit "pāyal" (पायल), meaning an ankle bracelet or anklet worn traditionally by women in South Asia. The term comes from the root "pāda" meaning foot.
The name is used primarily in Indian Hindu and Sikh communities, particularly in North India, reflecting the cultural significance of ankle jewelry in South Asian traditions. It gained contemporary usage as a given name in the late 20th century.
Paayal currently ranks #15,113 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1993.
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