Meshal
meh-SHAHL
Meshal is a boy’s name of Arabic origin, meaning “Derived from Arabic, Meshal means 'torch' or 'lamp'. It signifies something that brings light and guidance.”, and peaked in popularity in 2016.
What Meshal Means
“Derived from Arabic, Meshal means 'torch' or 'lamp'. It signifies something that brings light and guidance.”
The Story of Meshal
Imagine a single flame that guides you through the deepest night, and that is the ancient promise whispered by this name.
This name arrives from the Arabic language, where it signifies a torch or a lamp. It carries the powerful image of something illuminated, a beacon designed to offer clarity and direction. The first recorded use of this evocative name appears around 2009.
When you hold your son, you will see a light within him. This name is for a child who you imagine will illuminate the path for others, whose intelligence will be a guiding force in their life and the lives of those around them.
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Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
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Peak Year
#9 in 2016
Total Births
51
First Recorded
2009
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