Minal is from the Sanskrit mīna (मीन — fish, gem) — also used in Urdu naming tradition. A modern American baby name in the broader Sanskrit-Urdu-Pakistani heritage aesthetic. Minal Khan (born 1998) is a Pakistani actress and model — widely considered one of the most-celebrated young Pakistani actresses of the late 2010s and 2020s. Identical twin sister of fellow Pakistani actress Aiman Khan — the Khan Twins are one of the foundational sister-celebrity pairs in modern Pakistani entertainment. Debuted at age 13 in Kaash Aisa Ho (2011, Geo TV). Major Pakistani drama series include Aap Ki Kaneez (2017), Hassad (2019), Jalan (2020) — directed by Aabis Raza — widely considered one of the foundational works of modern Pakistani family drama and one of the most-watched Pakistani dramas of 2020, Nand (2020-2021), Ishq Hai (2021) opposite her future husband Ahsan Mohsin Ikram, Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay (2021) opposite Mahira Khan, and Habs (2022). Married Ahsan Mohsin Ikram (2021). Over 8 million Instagram followers — among the most-followed Pakistani celebrities under 30.
Featured throughout Pakistani heritage.
Minal reduces to nine.