Sonal
Meaning of Sonal
Sonal, derived from the Sanskrit term sōṇālā meaning “golden,” emerges from Hindi linguistic traditions and is conventionally rendered /soʊˈnəl/ in English; its phonological composition—a straightforward bisyllabic structure—ensures ease of articulation across anglophone contexts. Analysis of United States Social Security data from 1969 to 2012 indicates that Sonal has sustained a modest yet consistent presence, peaking in 1983 with 23 occurrences (rank 753) and oscillating within the 728–981 range thereafter, thereby evidencing sporadic adoption by Indian diaspora families and parents in search of culturally resonant names with technical simplicity. The semantic underpinnings of luminosity and value inherent to Sonal align with contemporary naming priorities that favor etymological depth without sacrificing phonetic accessibility; accordingly, its niche but enduring trajectory reflects a gradual integration of South Asian onomastic elements into the broader North American naming lexicon.
Pronunciation
Hindi
- Pronunced as soh-nuhl (/soʊˈnəl/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Sonal
| Sonal Chauhan - |
| Sonal Mansingh - |
| Sonal Holland - |
| Sonal Sehgal - |
