Mashal
mah-SHAHL
Mashal is a girl’s name of Arabic origin, meaning “Mashal is an Arabic name meaning 'torch' or 'lamp'. It signifies light, guidance, and illumination.”, and peaked in popularity in 1995.
What Mashal Means
“Mashal is an Arabic name meaning 'torch' or 'lamp'. It signifies light, guidance, and illumination.”
The Story of Mashal
This name carries the potent imagery of a guiding light, a small but powerful beacon in the darkness.
Mashal is an Arabic name meaning 'torch' or 'lamp,' a symbol of illumination and guidance. First documented in the 1990s, it carries a bright, clear meaning rooted in the concept of bringing light to the world.
You imagine a daughter who will be a guiding presence, a source of inspiration for others. Mashal is for your child who illuminates the path forward, a bright and steady influence that others can look to.
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Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#12 in 1995
Total Births
133
First Recorded
1990
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