Kabardian origin
Source-reportedFrom West Circassian West Circassian Инал (Jinal) or East Circassian East Circassian Инал (Jinal). Most famously borne by Prince Inal the Great (Инал Нэху), a legendary ruler in Circassian history. Although it is ultimately of Turkic origin (from the title Inal), this specific adoption came to Turkey through the Circassian historical and cultural context.
Sources for this account (1)
- Wiktionary: YinalCC-BY-SA-4.0 · retrieved 2026-10-15
