Punjabi

Kanwal

Pronounced KUN-vulShare

Meaning: Lotus flower

  • Gender-neutral
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Kanwal is a Punjabi form of the word for lotus. Its floral meaning gives the traditional name a calm natural image.

Nicknames

  • Kanu

Spellings & variants

Popularity

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Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Kanwal comes from Punjabi.

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