The baby name Kadhal is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /kaː.d̪əl/ — KAA-dhul (approx.).
Kadhal is Tamil in Origin.
The baby name Kadhal is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /kaː.d̪əl/ — KAA-dhul (approx.).
Kadhal is Tamil in Origin.
Kadhal is a modern Tamil given name drawn from the common noun காதல், transliterated kātal, meaning “love,” especially romantic or passionate love, in contrast to anbu, which denotes affectionate benevolence. Rooted in the Dravidian Tamil lexicon, it connects to காதலிக்க (kādhalikka, to love) and to காதலன்/காதலி (kādhalan/kādhali, “lover”). The popular English spelling Kadhal reflects colloquial romanization; scholarly practice prefers kātal. Do not confuse it with kaṭal (கடல்), “sea,” when diacritics are omitted.
As a given name, Kadhal is rare in older records and has emerged since the late 20th century as a unisex, expressive choice in Tamil Nadu and the diaspora, boosted by film and song titles featuring Kaadhal. Variants and related forms include Kadhal, Kaadhal, and the gendered derivatives Kadhalan/Kadhali; cognate-meaning alternatives include Anbu, Prema, Priya, and Sneha. The name conveys warmth and romantic idealism with a contemporary, poetic tone.
Kadhal is a rare name. Our records hold just 61 recorded uses, spread over 9 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #734 | 6 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #738 | 6 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #801 | 6 | 18,755 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #911 | 8 | 17,948 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,140 | 4 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,177 | 6 | 25,439 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,598 | 17 | 28,008 |
Kadhal is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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