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Kayal
Pronounced KAH-yal /หkษห.jษหl/Medium
Meaning: From the Tamil kayal, 'a backwater lagoon,' and also a word for a fish; in classical Tamil poetry a woman's eyes are likened to the kayal fish. A gentle nature word name.Low
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History & Origin
Kayal comes from the Tamil for 'a backwater lagoon' (and a fish beloved in classical poetry, where it images a woman's eyes). A gentle water-and-nature name, it is rare in the U.S. (said 'KAH-yal').
In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Tamil families. Extremely rare, evocative, and soft.
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What does the name Kayal mean?
Kayal is Tamil for 'a backwater lagoon' (and a fish); classical Tamil verse likens a woman's eyes to it.
How do you pronounce Kayal?
It's said KAH-yal /หkษห.jษหl/ -- two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Kayal a boy or girl name?
Kayal is a girl's name.
How popular is Kayal?
Kayal is an extremely rare name in the U.S.