Gujarati · Body & Health

વાળ

vaal

Hair

Beginnernoun

Definition

The hair on a person's head.

Example

એના વાળ લાંબા અને કાળા છે.

Her hair is long and black.

Etymology

The word 'વાળ' (vaal) has its roots in Sanskrit 'वाला' (vālā) meaning hair or lock of hair. It has been preserved through various dialects and has been commonly used throughout the history of the Gujarati language.

How & Where It’s Used

This term is frequently used in both spoken and written contexts, particularly in informal settings. It's common in everyday conversation and can vary regionally with slight pronunciation differences in rural areas.

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