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Anzal

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How to Pronounce Anzal

Pronounced AN-zal /ˈæn.zΙ‘l/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic anzala/anzal, 'to send down, reveal (from heaven)' β€” glossed 'a heavenly gift, a blessing from above'Low

In 30 seconds: A gift from above: Anzal is Arabic for 'a heavenly gift, sent down'. Soft, devout, and warm.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic anzala/anzal, 'to send down, reveal (from heaven)' β€” glossed 'a heavenly gift, a blessing from above'
U.S. rank (2025)#4561 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births30 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 311
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Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202120092025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Anzal comes from Arabic anzala, 'to send down, to reveal (from heaven)' β€” popularly glossed 'a heavenly gift, a blessing from above' (the gloss varies, which we note). A soft, devout name across South Asia.

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, a-heavenly-gift at the (glossed) root, and devout.

Did you know? Anzal ties to Arabic anzala, 'to send down, reveal from heaven' β€” glossed 'a heavenly gift, a blessing from above'; a soft, devout modern name.
Overall data confidence 60%
Arabic references β€” Anzal β€” gloss varies

Variations

AnzulAnzaal

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anzal mean?

Anzal is Arabic for 'sent down, revealed', glossed 'a heavenly gift'; the gloss varies, so we note it.

How do you pronounce Anzal?

It's said AN-zal /ˈæn.zΙ‘l/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Anzal a boy or girl name?

Anzal is a girl's name.

How popular is Anzal?

Anzal is a rare name in the U.S.

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