Lal


Lal is an Indo-Iranian surname and given name, which means "darling", "precious", or "beloved", from the Sanskrit lala. In addition, Lal means "garnet" or "ruby" in Persian, "ruby" in Pashto, and "red" in Hindustani and Bengali. The name Lal may refer to mainly Kayastha as well as used by other communities:

Surname

Lal is a surname related to honorific title Lal, and is found among various social groups and castes. The surname is also common in the Indian diaspora.

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