Kajalकाजल
Kājal · traditionally used for girls
“Kohl; collyrium”
Hindi kājal, from Sanskrit kajjala via Prakrit — MW kajjala: "lampblack (used as a collyrium and applied to the eyelashes or eyelids medicinally or as an ornament)." The cosmetic/beauty sense dominates all modern usage.
Starting sound and where it falls
Kajal begins with Ka — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Ka open Mrigashira pada 3. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: Kajol (actress); Kajal Aggarwal (actress).
Cultural context
Evokes kohl lining the eyes, a traditional mark of beauty and, by custom, protection from the evil eye.
Used in: Hindi, Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Kajal mean?
Kajal (Kājal) is attested as “Kohl; collyrium.” Hindi kājal, from Sanskrit kajjala via Prakrit — MW kajjala: "lampblack (used as a collyrium and applied to the eyelashes or eyelids medicinally or as an ornament)." The cosmetic/beauty sense dominates all modern usage.
Which nakshatra sound does Kajal fit?
Kajal begins with the sound Ka, which opens Mrigashira pada 3. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Kajal a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Kajal is traditionally used for girls.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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