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Virpal

Quick answerVirpal is a Punjabi name combining "vir" (hero/warrior) and "pal" (protector/nourisher), meaning "heroic protector" or "warrior protector." The name has Sanskrit roots through its component elements and is primarily used in Punjabi-speaking communities.

Punjabi · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#3,263
Trend—
Peak year2020
Syllables2
OriginPunjabi
LanguagePunjabi
CulturePunjabi
ReligionSikhism
Letters6
Numerology33 Chaldean 3
Global rank#3,263

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

About the name Virpal

Virpal is a Punjabi name combining "vir" (hero/warrior) and "pal" (protector/nourisher), meaning "heroic protector" or "warrior protector." The name has Sanskrit roots through its component elements and is primarily used in Punjabi-speaking communities.

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Etymology

Virpal is a Punjabi name combining "vir" (hero/warrior) and "pal" (protector/nourisher), meaning "heroic protector" or "warrior protector." The name has Sanskrit roots through its component elements and is primarily used in Punjabi-speaking communities.

The name is used predominantly among Sikhs and Hindu Punjabis, with particular prevalence in Punjab and the Punjabi diaspora; it reflects Punjabi cultural values emphasizing courage and protection.

Virpal currently ranks #3,263 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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