Kajol
Fact sheet
- Name
- Kajol
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Kajol is a female first name that comes from Bengali and represents a form of the Indian name Kajal. The direct translation of the name is 'the black one' or, more loosely, 'the black cream for the eyes'.
What does the name Kajol mean?
The name Kajol, a Bengali variant of the Indian Kajal, carries the meaning 'the black one'. Its roots can be found in the Sanskrit word kajjala (कज्जल), which stands for 'coal' and 'black'.
Where does the name Kajol come from?
Kajol is a female first name that originates from Sanskrit and carries the meaning 'the black one'.
How do you pronounce Kajol?
Kajol is pronounced like 'Kah-dzhol'.
Popularity
In Germany, Kajol is a rather rare first name. So far, it has not found a place in the German name popularity lists. Its best ranking was in 2003, when it reached 1,797th place in the Italian name charts. Between 1999 and 2024, the name was given less than ten times in Italy, earning it 7,492nd place. In the last ten years, it has not been chosen for newborns there.
Famous people
- Kajol Aikat (writer from India)
- Kajol Mukherjee Devgan (Indian actress known from 'Kuch kuch hota hai')
Frequently asked questions about the name Kajol
What is the origin of the name Kajol?
Kajol is a female first name with roots in Sanskrit and is common in the languages Bengali, Hindi, and Indian.
What does the name Kajol mean?
The name Kajol means 'the black one' and is derived from the Sanskrit word 'kajjala', which stands for 'coal' and 'black'.
How popular is the name Kajol?
Kajol is primarily known in India and Bangladesh, where it is traditionally used, but is less common in a global context.