Meaning: White-haired; associated with albinism
The story
Zal is the white-haired hero of Persian epic and the father of Rostam. The Persian word is associated with albinism; his distinctive appearance is central to the Shahnameh story.
Spellings & variants
- Zaal
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
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Origins
Zal comes from Persian.
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