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Jal is a term with multiple meanings across languages and contexts. In Hindi, Urdu, Marathi, and other South Asian languages, jal (जल) means water. It derives from the Sanskrit jalā and is used in everyday speech as the basic substance that sustains life; it also appears in poetry and literature as a symbol of life, renewal, and purity.

Geography and toponymy: Jal is used as a place name in several countries. In India and neighboring regions, towns and administrative areas have been named Jal, often reflecting the local language’s word for water or historical naming practices.

People: Jal is also a personal name in various cultures, used as a given name or surname. It appears across linguistic communities and may carry associations related to water, origin, or familial lineage.

Organizations and codes: In aviation, JAL is commonly associated with Japan Airlines. It serves as the airline’s ICAO designator and is used as its callsign in communications. The IATA two-letter code for Japan Airlines is JL.