What is the Meaning of a baby boy named “Meenal” in Arabic? Is it true its meaning is Flower of Jannah?
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.
We were unable to locate the origins of the name “Meenal” in the Arabic language.
However, according to some websites, the name “Meenal” is of Indian and Hindu origin and a girl’s name which means Precious Gem.[1]
It is not advisable to keep the name “Meenal” as it has an Indian and Hindu origin. A name has an impact on the character and conduct of the child.
We advise you to choose the names of the prophets and Sahaba e Kiraam and pious persons in Islam. A similar name to “Meenal” is “Minhal” or “Manal”.
“Minhal” is an Arabic name, means: Generous, honorable, fountains, spring of salubrious water.[2] and “Manal” is an Arabic origin, means: Gift, Achievement.[3]
You may refer to for other suitable Islamic names.
And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best
Rabiul Islam
Student Darul Iftaa
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Checked and Approved by,
Mufti Ebrahim Desai.
[2] http://www.muslimnames.info/name/Minhal
https://www.muslimbabynames.net/boy-name-detail?ID=754&Alphabet=M&Starting=49
https://www.almaany.com/ar/name/%D9%85/4/?page=20
مَنْهَل
اسم علم مذكر عربي، من الفعل نهل (انظر منهال). وهو اسم مكان
معناه: مورد الماء، موضع الشرب على الطريق، الشرب.
اصل اسم مَنْهَل: عربي.
المعجم الوسيط (ص: 959 م: المكتبة الاسلامية استانبول – تركيا)
المنهال: الرجل يبلغ الغاية في السخاء.
القاموس المحيط (ص: 1321 م: دارالمعرفة بيروت – لبنان )
والمنهال: الرجل الكثير الإنهال…والغاية في السخاء.
الصحاح تاج اللغة و صحاح العربية (ص:1174 م: دارالحديث – القاهرة)
و منهال: اسم رجل.
Arabic-English Dictionary. The Hans Wehr Dictionary of modern written Arabic P. 1178
[3] https://www.names4muslims.com/name/minal.html
http://www.muslimnames.info/name/Manal
Arabic-English Dictionary. The Hans Wehr Dictionary of modern written Arabic. P. 1189