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Vatsal: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“affectionate; tender, as to a child”

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وتسل

वत्सल

Vatsal (وتسل, Sanskrit वत्सल) is a Hindu boy’s name that means “affectionate; tender, as to a child”. Source: Monier-Williams, Sanskrit–English Dictionary, vatsala.

Vatsal at a glance

Meaning: affectionate; tender, as to a child
Gender: Boy
Origin: Sanskrit
Faith: Hindu
Say it: vat-sal
Syllables: 2
Letters: 6
First letter: V · و

Meaning of Vatsal

In English: affectionate; tender, as to a child
اردو میں معنی: شفیق، بچے کی طرح نرم دل

Origin and history of Vatsal

Sanskrit vatsala, affectionate, tender, as to a child.

Base wordSanskrit vatsala

How to say and write Vatsal

Say it: vat-sal2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Vatsal
Urdu: وتسل
Original script: वत्सल
Other spellings: Vatsala
Themes: Kindness

Sibling names for Vatsal

Hindu girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Vatsal.

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Questions about the name Vatsal

What does the name Vatsal mean?

Vatsal means “affectionate; tender, as to a child”. In Urdu: شفیق، بچے کی طرح نرم دل. Source: Monier-Williams, Sanskrit–English Dictionary (1899).

Is Vatsal a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Vatsal is a boy’s name.

Is Vatsal a Hindu name?

Yes. Vatsal is used by Hindu families. It is of Sanskrit origin. Sanskrit vatsala, affectionate, tender, as to a child.

How do you pronounce Vatsal?

Say it “vat-sal”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Vatsal in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Vatsal is written وتسل. In its original script: वत्सल.

What are other spellings of Vatsal?

Vatsal is also spelled Vatsala.

Is the meaning of Vatsal verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.