Nagal

Nagal Meaning & Origin

About Nagal
The surname Nagal is of Indian origin and is predominantly found among the Jat community in the northern regions of India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "naga," meaning snake or serpent. In Hindu mythology, Nagas are considered divine serpent beings associated with water and fertility. The surname Nagal likely originated as a patronymic or occupational name for individuals who were believed to have a connection with or worked with snakes. Today, individuals with the surname Nagal may or may not have any specific association with snakes, as surnames often evolve and lose their original literal meanings over time.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Nagal is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Nagal: 170
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 105,079
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nagal based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Nagal is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NKL
🔊 Soundex
N0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AE1 G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/nagal*/
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('NKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nagal in Braille

Here's how to represent Nagal in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Nagal in braille

How to sign the name Nagal using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Nagal using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Nagal in sign language

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