The nameWissal

Wissal is an Arabic girl's name, mostly given in France in the 2000s and 2010s.

Meaning

From the Arabic wisal, "union, bond, reunion".

Origin

Arabic.

History

First given in France in the late 1970s, Wissal peaked in the late 2000s, stayed in use in the 2010s, then declined.

Popularity of the name Wissal

Wissal in France

2250thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2010peak year (80 births)
1,350babies named Wissal in France since 1900
04080 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Wissal was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 555 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Wissal. Its rise began around 1993, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Wissal in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 20 births a year on average, against 37 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Wissal mean?

From the Arabic wisal, "union, bond, reunion".

What is the origin of the name Wissal?

Arabic.

Is Wissal a girl's or a boy's name?

Wissal is a girl's name.