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Zimal

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Zimal Pronunciation

Zimal is pronounced zih-MAHL /zΙͺˈmΙ‘l/Medium

Meaning: From Urdu zimal, 'a beautiful, fine silk cloth/shawl'; also linked to 'rays of light, brightness'; the gloss variesLow

In 30 seconds: A fine silk; rays of light: Zimal is Urdu for 'a beautiful silk cloth' (and 'rays of light'). Lyrical, soft, and warm (said 'zih-MAHL').
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Origin LowUrdu, Persian
MeaningFrom Urdu zimal, 'a beautiful, fine silk cloth/shawl'; also linked to 'rays of light, brightness'; the gloss varies
U.S. rank (2024)#5938 β†˜ Falling
2024 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 269

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

US baby name popularity trendUS births per year from 2012 to 2024. Peak in 2022 with 52 births.026522012202020222024peak 2022 Β· 52

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

History & Origin

Zimal comes from Urdu zimal, 'a beautiful, fine silk cloth or shawl' β€” and is also popularly linked to 'rays of light, brightness, radiance' (the gloss varies, which we note). A lyrical, soft, modern Pakistani girls' name (said 'zih-MAHL'; nickname Zimmy).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, a-fine-silk-or-rays-of-light at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Zimal means 'a beautiful, fine silk cloth or shawl' in Urdu β€” and is also linked to 'rays of light, brightness' β€” a lyrical, soft modern Pakistani name (the gloss varies, which we note; said 'zih-MAHL').
Overall data confidence 55%
Urdu references β€” zimal β€” gloss varies

Variations

ZimmalZaimal

Nicknames

Zimmy

Themes & Styles

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Mahnoorβ€” a fellow Urdu 'light' girls' name
Aleenaβ€” a companion Urdu girls' name
Aizalβ€” a similarly popular pick
Ghazalβ€” a similarly popular pick
Asalβ€” echoes that soft -al sound

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Zimal?

Zimal is pronounced zih-MAHL (/zΙͺˈmΙ‘l/). Press play above to hear Zimal said aloud.

How do you say Zimal?

Zimal is said zih-MAHL (/zΙͺˈmΙ‘l/). Press play above to hear Zimal said aloud.

What does the name Zimal mean?

Zimal is Urdu for 'a beautiful silk cloth', also linked to 'rays of light'; the gloss varies, which we note.

Is Zimal a boy or girl name?

Zimal is a girl's name.

How popular is Zimal?

Zimal is a rare name in the U.S.

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