Harpal is a given name. Notable people with the name include:Harpal Brar (1939–2025), Indian communist politician, writer and businessman, based in Britain Harpal Singh Cheema, Aam Aadmi Party MLA from Dirba Assembly Constituency in Sangrur District, Punjab Preet Harpal, Punjabi singer songwriter and actor from Punjab, India Harpal Kumar, the chief executive officer of Cancer Research UK until June 2018 Harpal Singh Panwar, Indian politician Harpal Singh Sathi, leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party from Uttarakhand Harpal Singh, English former professional footballer Harpal Singh, former Indian field hockey player Harpal Singh Sokhi, celebrity chef from India Harpal Talhan, retired Canadian lightweight boxer Harpal Tiwana (1935–2002), Punjabi playwright Harpal Zala, Indian cricketer