Indian name meaning
Kajal
♀ GirlKa·jal · 2 syllables
Kohl; a dark eye adornment
- Origin
- Hindi
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| K | a | j | a | l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 = 8. So Kajal carries the name number 8.
About the name Kajal
Kajal is a girl's name of Hindi origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Kohl; a dark eye adornment.”
Spoken aloud it is Ka·jal — 2 syllables. Kajal appears often in Indian public population records — an established name rather than a recent trend.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kajal mean?
Kajal means “Kohl; a dark eye adornment.” It is a girl's name of Hindi origin.
Is Kajal a boy or a girl name?
Kajal is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Kajal?
Kajal is of Hindi origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Kajal?
Kajal has 2 syllables and is said as Ka·jal.
What is the numerology number of the name Kajal?
In the Chaldean system, Kajal has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Kajal a common name in India?
Kajal appears 116 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “very common.”
What names go well with Kajal?
For a brother to Kajal, families often stay within the same Hindi naming tradition — Chirag, Neev, Nehal or Raju all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Kajal?
Kushal, Kunal, Komal or Kayal share Kajal's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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