Hero, brave, or courageous
Derived from the Arabic root meaning 'hero' or 'brave warrior.' It is historically associated with legendary figures in Islamic folklore who displayed immense courage in battle.
Less common today
Battal isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,465 in 2015.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
8th-century legendary Muslim commander and folk hero
Protagonist of the Turkish epic 'Battalname' · Battalname
