Masal

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Pronounced mah-SAHL /mɑːˈsɑːl/Medium

Meaning: From the Turkish masal, 'a fairy tale; fable; parable' (from an Arabic root). A whimsical word name popular in Turkey, evoking bedtime stories and wonder.Low

In 30 seconds: A whimsical Turkish name: Masal means 'fairy tale; fable' (said 'mah-SAHL'). Dreamy and story-sweet.

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Origin MediumTurkish

MeaningFrom the Turkish masal, 'a fairy tale; fable; parable' (from an Arabic root). A whimsical word name popular in Turkey, evoking bedtime stories and wonder.

U.S. rank (2024)#12940 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 25

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Masal comes from the Turkish for 'fairy tale; fable; parable' (of Arabic root). It reads whimsical and imaginative, evoking storytelling; a soft, meaningful word name popular in Turkey (said 'mah-SAHL').

It appears rarely for girls in the U.S., mostly in Turkish families. Rare, dreamy, and sweet.

Did you know? Masal is Turkish for 'a fairy tale; fable' — the word behind bedtime stories and wonder. A dreamy, whimsical word name popular in Turkey (said 'mah-SAHL').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Masal — Turkish 'fairy tale; fable'

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Masal mean?

Masal is Turkish for 'a fairy tale; fable; parable.'

How do you pronounce Masal?

It's said mah-SAHL /mɑːˈsɑːl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Masal a boy or girl name?

Masal is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Masal?

Masal is a rare name for girls in the U.S.