Dal Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dal Name at a Glance

Name	Dal
Meaning	Diminutive of David: Beloved or friend, adopted from the Hebrew. David was a common name of Scottish kings in the Middle Ages.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Dal Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dal means “Diminutive of David: Beloved or friend, adopted from the Hebrew. David was a common name of Scottish kings in the Middle Ages”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Dal Name Origin

Our database records Dal under Scottish origin. Browse more Scottish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Dal a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Dal is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Dal

When considering Dal for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.