Krishal
Meaning of Krishal
Krishal is a modern Indian import, most likely coined by pairing the popular “Krish”—a short form of Krishna—with the fluid-sounding suffix “-al,” yielding a name that nods to the Hindu deity while keeping the syllable count mercifully low. Pronounced kree-SHAHL, it carries the familiar lilt of names like Vishal and Kamal, yet remains uncommon on American birth certificates: national data show yearly tallies hovering between five and sixteen newborns, enough to secure a berth in the tail end of the Top 1000 without courting playground ubiquity. Parents drawn to cultural fusion will appreciate that Krishal straddles tradition and modernity, evoking Krishna’s playfulness and wisdom without feeling overtly mythic. In short, it is a compact, two-syllable choice that whispers heritage rather than shouting it—a tidy compromise for families who want something distinctive but pronounceable on the first roll call.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as kree-SHAHL (/kriˈʃɐl/)
American English
- Pronunced as kree-SHAHL (/kriˈʃɑl/)
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