All over the world, Mashaal (مشعل 
, Mashaal 
) is a common predominantly masculine, but very seldom female first name. The forename Mashaal is characteristic of Western Asia, particularly Saudi Arabia, where it is a common predominantly boy's, but very seldom girly name, Kuwait, where it is quite a common male name, and Oman (explore the name in all countries). In absolute terms, the name is most common in Western Asia, particularly Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Kuwait. Very seldom, Mashaal is the last name as well as the forename.