Sonal Name Meaning
The name Sonal comes from Indian roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Sonal below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Sonal Name Meaning
Indian, Hindi, Marathi, GujaratiFrom Hindi सोना (sona), Marathi सोन (son) or Gujarati સોનું (sonum) meaning "gold", all derived from Sanskrit सुवर्ण (suvarna) meaning literally "good colour".
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