Sonal
Hindi · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Sonal
Sonal is a Sanskrit-derived name meaning "golden" or "of sound/melody," from the roots "sona" (gold) and "nal" (sound), combined with the feminine suffix "-al." The name is predominantly used in Indian cultures, particularly among Hindu, Sikh, and other South Asian communities, with increasing adoption globally among diaspora populations.
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Etymology
Sonal is a Sanskrit-derived name meaning "golden" or "of sound/melody," from the roots "sona" (gold) and "nal" (sound), combined with the feminine suffix "-al." The name is predominantly used in Indian cultures, particularly among Hindu, Sikh, and other South Asian communities, with increasing adoption globally among diaspora populations.
Sonal currently ranks #16,592 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1982.
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