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Eshal

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Pronounced EH-shal /ˈɛ.ʃɑl/Medium

Meaning: A modern South Asian Muslim name, popularly taken as 'a flower in paradise (Jannah)'; the traditional root is debated; routes uncertain; we note the paradise senseLow

In 30 seconds: A flower of paradise: Eshal is a modern Muslim name. Lyrical, sweet, and warm (said 'EH-shal').
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Origin LowArabic, Urdu
MeaningA modern South Asian Muslim name, popularly taken as 'a flower in paradise (Jannah)'; the traditional root is debated; routes uncertain; we note the paradise sense
U.S. rank (2025)#4484 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births31 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 857

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201020042025

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

Eshal is a modern South Asian Muslim name, popularly taken as 'a flower in Jannah (paradise)' (the traditional root is debated; routes uncertain; we note the paradise sense). A lyrical, sweet name (said 'EH-shal').

In the U.S. it appears in Pakistani families. Rare, a-flower-of-paradise at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Eshal is a modern South Asian Muslim name, popularly taken as 'a flower in paradise (Jannah)' — a lyrical, sweet name (the traditional root is debated, and we note the paradise sense; said 'EH-shal').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Eshal — paradise sense noted; routes uncertain

Variations

IshalEshaal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eshal mean?

Eshal is a modern Muslim name, popularly 'a flower in paradise (Jannah)'; the traditional root is debated, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Eshal?

It's said EH-shal /ˈɛ.ʃɑl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Eshal a boy or girl name?

Eshal is a girl's name.

How popular is Eshal?

Eshal is a rare name in the U.S.

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