Zohal

Zohal is a female first name derived from the Arabic term zuḥal (زُحَل⁩) for the planet 'Saturn', thus carrying the meaning 'the Saturn'. Primarily, this name is found in Afghanistan.

What does the name Zohal mean?

The name Zohal derives from the Arabic word zuḥal (زُحَل⁩), which stands for the planet 'Saturn', thus defining it simply as 'the Saturn'. This first name is especially common in Afghanistan. In the Turkish language, variants such as Zuhal and Zühal exist.

Where does the name Zohal come from?

Zohal is an Arabic-speaking first name that means 'the Saturn'.

How do you pronounce Zohal?

The pronunciation of Zohal is clear and two-syllable. It is pronounced as 'Zo-hal' [zoˈhaːl], where a voiced, soft 'Z' is combined with an open, darker vowel. The 'h' in the middle creates a fine, breathing pause in the sound. The dark 'l' at the end gives the name stability. Overall, Zohal conveys a calm, mysterious, and independent impression – soft in flow, yet determined.

Popularity

In Germany, Zohal is among the common first names. The name currently ranks 4,045th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2007, when it reached 1,198th place. In the last ten years, Zohal has been used as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,833rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,020th.

Nicknames & pet names

Zohalak / Zohali / Zohi / Zoso