What is the origin of the name Dal?

Dal is a name of Scottish origin.

How popular is the name Dal?

Dal is currently ranked #11187 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

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BoyScottish

Dal

DAHL

Popularity

#11187

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Scottish

Total Births

622

Peak Year

#20 in 1957

First Recorded

1915

Style

Nature-Inspired, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Dal is a name with multiple origins. It can be a Scottish surname meaning 'dweller in the valley'. It is also a Korean surname, with no direct translation.

Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Similar Names

Dale Kyle Neil Craig

Personality Traits

stronggroundedreliablecalm

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