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CamalaChristian Male Biblical name meaning

Young shepherdess

Pronunciation: KAY-mah-lah

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Name
Camala
Meaning
Young shepherdess
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Greek, Latin, Hebrew
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
KAY-mah-lah
Lucky Number
7
7
Lucky Number
Monday
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Camala mean?

Camala is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Young shepherdess". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: KAY-mah-lah. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Καμάλα

φρούρηση

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

KAY-mah-lah

IPA

/kəˈmɑːlə/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

Camala is listed as a christian male name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is Young shepherdess. Category: Biblical.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

7

Lucky Day

Monday

Lucky Colors

GreenYellow

Lucky Stone

Rose Quartz

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Those with a life path number 3 are creative and expressive individuals, often finding joy in the arts.

Personality

Personality Traits

CompassionateNurturingCreativeIntuitive = IPerceptive = P

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A name symbolizing innocence, nurturing, and dedication to nature and care for others.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Camala holds unique cultural significance as it embodies youthfulness and the strong connection to the land and nature through the shepherdess profession. While this specific name is not found within Christian traditions today, it highlights the importance of caretaking, nurturing, and the value of youth in our communities.
Spiritually, the name Camala represents the tender care and gentle guidance given by God as a shepherd to his flock. It is a reminder of His unwavering presence and the youthful vibrancy infused within each human soul - a reflection of the divine and infinite Love that shapes our beings at our core. Each Camala is called to be a shepherd, tending to those around them with love and care, growing in wisdom and wisdom under the watchful gaze of the divine Shepherd.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Camala is mentioned in the 13th century book 'The Travels of Marco Polo' The name Camala carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

13th century

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Camala

defend and protect

🇮🇱Hebrew

קַמַלָא

פרי עץ שגדל על קיר

🇬🇷Greek

Καμάλα

φρούρηση

🇮🇹Latin

Camala

defendiculus

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