Girl name
Sandal name meaning
“sandalwood tree with fragrant wood”
Sandal means “sandalwood tree,” known for its fragrant wood. The tree name comes into Turkish from Arabic ṣandal and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. Pieces of aromatic wood and small objects carved from sandalwood provide concrete associations with the scent at the heart of its meaning.
What does Sandal mean?
Sandalwood tree with fragrant wood
In Turkish: güzel kokulu odunu olan sandal ağacı
As a given name, Sandal evokes the tree known for its fragrant wood. That wood is used in perfumery and decorative objects, giving the name its botanical imagery. Turkish also has an identically spelled word for a small boat, which should be distinguished from the tree name.
Origin of the name Sandal
The tree name sandal entered Turkish from Arabic ṣandal. The Turkish word sandal meaning a small boat has a separate origin.
How to pronounce Sandal
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sandal/ |
| Arabic | صندل |
Is Sandal a girl’s name?
Yes, Sandal is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Sandal does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Sandal
Names with related meanings
- Zeynep♀A fragrant flowering tree
- Defne♀Bay laurel, an aromatic evergreen tree
- Lina♀A kind of date palm
- Efnan♀Branches, boughs
- Tuğba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Hazal♀A dried, fallen tree leaf
- Tuba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Zeyneb♀A fragrant flowering tree
- Nihal♀Young tree
- Ilgın♀Tamarisk, a flowering shrub with fine foliage
- Hazel♀Hazel tree
- Yaprak♀A plant's usually green, flat leaf
FAQ about the name Sandal
What is the meaning of Sandal?
Sandal means “sandalwood tree with fragrant wood”. The tree name sandal entered Turkish from Arabic ṣandal. The Turkish word sandal meaning a small boat has a separate origin.
Is Sandal a girl’s name?
Yes, Sandal is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Sandal in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Sandal nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Sandal?
Sandal is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Sandal have?
Sandal has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Sandal?
Sandal does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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