Vishal
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Vishal is a first name often found in the Hindu community. It is also a common adjective found in north Indian languages such as Hindi, Marathi,Gujarat. The word has its root in the parent language Sanskrit. In languages, it means big or of large proportions but not to refer to size. The meaning comes closer to grand or great. There is no exact translation of vishal in English. A few interpretations are immense, Unstoppable One, One Who Dreams Impossible Dreams, or One Who Reaches for the Sky and is Creative Beyond All Dreams.
One of Buddha's favourite resort, Vaishali, is said to be named after King Vishal, a ruler during the times of Ramayana. There exists a large, but a ruined fort, which is believed to be built by King Vishal.
Vishal is also a deity in Hinduism. He is the brother of the blue god, Nilesh.
Vishal is another name for Lord [Vishnu]
Also see Vishal Reddy , the South Indian actor