Vishal

Meaning of Vishal

Vishal is a masculine name with origins in India. It is commonly used in Hindi and Gujarati-speaking communities. In Hindi, it is pronounced as VEE-shahl (/ʃi-ˈʃɑl/), while in Gujarati, it is pronounced as VEE-shuhl (/ʃi-ˈʃul/). The name Vishal is often associated with qualities such as strength, power, and greatness. It has a close association with Lord Vishnu, one of the principal deities in Hindu mythology. In California, the name Vishal has been given to baby boys since at least 1980 and has maintained moderate popularity over the years.

Pronunciation

Hindi

  • Pronunced as VEE-shahl (/ʃi-ˈʃɑl/)

Gujarati

  • Pronunced as VEE-shuhl (/ʃi-ˈʃul/)

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Notable People Named Vishal

Vishal Bhardwaj is a multi-talented Indian filmmaker known for his contributions to Hindi cinema and has received numerous prestigious awards for his work.
Vishal Dadlani is a versatile Indian musician known for his work as a singer, songwriter, actor, and music composer, as well as being part of the duo Vishal–Shekhar and the rock band Pentagram.
Vishal Sikka is a prominent tech executive known for his leadership roles at Vianai, SAP AG, and Infosys, as well as his advisory positions at Oracle, BMW Group, and the Stanford Institute of Human-Centered AI.
Vishal Ranjan Mishra is a renowned Hindi film writer and director, recognized for his work in movies such as Coffee with D, Marudhar Express, Hotel Milan, and Ae Kaash Ke Hum.
Vishal Mishra is an Indian music composer and singer who gained recognition after appearing on a reality show and being mentored by Lalit Pandit of the Jatin-Lalit composer duo.
Vishal Nagamootoo is a Tamil-Guyanese former cricketer known for representing the Guyanese national team in West Indian domestic cricket as a wicket-keeper.
Vishal Malhotra is an Indian actor and show host known for his roles in Disney Hour, Hip Hip Hurray, and Vicky & Vetaal.
Vishal Singh is an Indian cricketer from Jharkhand who made his List A debut in 2014 and studied at Bharat Sevashram Pranav Children Worlds, Sonari.
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