Boy name
Risal name meaning
“message, missive”
Risal is a masculine name commonly linked to Arabic risālah, with the meaning “message” or “missive”. The source word means a message or letter. In this derivation, Risal is a shortened or adapted name form, rather than the complete form of the Arabic word risālah.
What does Risal mean?
Message, missive
In Indonesian: pesan, amanat
Origin and cultural usage of Risal
Risal can be linked to Arabic risālah, meaning message or letter. The name is a shortened or adapted form rather than the complete Arabic word.
Risal in Islam and the Quran
Risal does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Risal
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /risal/ |
| Arabic script | رسال |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦫꦶꦱꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮤᮞᮜ᮪ |
Is Risal a boy’s name?
Yes, Risal is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Risal ranks #2,598 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Risal
Famous people named Risal
- Risal Akman · b. 1971
- Risal Efendi · b. 1985
- Risal Nurul Fitri · b. 1962
FAQ about the name Risal
What is the meaning of Risal?
Risal means message, missive. Risal can be linked to Arabic risālah, meaning message or letter. The name is a shortened or adapted form rather than the complete Arabic word.
Is Risal a boy’s name?
Yes, Risal is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male.
Is the name Risal in the Quran?
Risal does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Risal have?
Risal has 2 syllables (Ri-sal) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Risal?
Risal ranks #2,598 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Risal?
Notable people named Risal include Risal Akman, Risal Efendi, Risal Nurul Fitri.
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