غزال

Xezal

girlKurdish form of Arabic Ghazāl

Xezal is a Muslim girl name meaning “Gazelle”.

MeaningGazelle
GenderGirl
OriginKurdish form of Arabic Ghazāl
Arabic spellingغزال
Pronunciationkheh-ZAHL
Arabic rootغ ز ل (gh-z-l) — gazelle; to court
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Xezal

Xezal is the Kurdish spelling of Ghazāl, the Arabic word for 'gazelle', a classic image of grace and beautiful eyes in Arabic, Persian and Kurdish poetry. Kurdish spelling uses x for the guttural gh/kh sound. It is a well-loved Kurdish girls' name, related to the Turkish Gazal and Persian Ghazal.

Is Xezal a Muslim name?

Yes. Xezal is the Kurdish form of the Arabic Ghazal, 'gazelle', and is used by Muslim families.

Where is the name Xezal used?

Used among Kurds in Turkey, Syria and Iraq.

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Spellings and variants of Xezal

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Xezal mean?

Xezal means 'Gazelle'. It comes from Kurdish form of Arabic Ghazāl.

Is Xezal a Muslim name?

Yes. Xezal is the Kurdish form of the Arabic Ghazal, 'gazelle', and is used by Muslim families.

How do you write Xezal in Arabic?

Xezal is written غزال in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Xezal?

Xezal is pronounced kheh-ZAHL.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.