Bitter; fruit; a precious stone
Minal is a name with diverse roots. In Arabic contexts, it is often associated with achievement or attainment. In Native American (specifically Delaware/Lenape) traditions, it is interpreted as meaning 'fruit', while in Sanskrit it can refer to a precious stone.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Minal in 2025.
Pakistani television actress
Award-winning poet and writer
Architectural student and victim of the Virginia Tech shooting
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).