Gazal

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Pronounced GUH-zahl /ɡəˈzɑːl/Medium

Meaning: From Urdu/Persian Gazal - the ghazal, a lyric form of love poetry - and, by a related Arabic root, 'gazelle.' A poetic, graceful name; both senses given.Low

In 30 seconds: A poetic name: Gazal names the ghazal (love poetry) and 'gazelle' (said 'GUH-zahl'). Graceful and lyrical.

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Origin LowUrdu, Persian, Arabic

MeaningFrom Urdu/Persian Gazal - the ghazal, a lyric form of love poetry - and, by a related Arabic root, 'gazelle.' A poetic, graceful name; both senses given.

U.S. rank (2018)#12928 ↗ Rising

2018 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 13

History & Origin

Gazal names the ghazal (love poetry) and, by another route, 'gazelle.' Both senses given, which we note - extremely rare in the U.S. (said 'GUH-zahl').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Gazal is Urdu/Persian for the ghazal - a lyric form of love poetry - and, by a related root, 'gazelle' - a poetic, graceful name whose senses are layered, which we note (said 'GUH-zahl').

Overall data confidence 40%

References - Gazal — Urdu/Persian ghazal 'love poetry'; 'gazelle'

Variations

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Nicknames

GigiZala

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gazal mean?

Gazal names the ghazal (a form of love poetry in Urdu/Persian); also 'gazelle.'

How do you pronounce Gazal?

It's said GUH-zahl /ɡəˈzɑːl/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gazal a boy or girl name?

Gazal is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Gazal?

Gazal is extremely rare in the U.S.