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DolaHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Spinner, Dancer

Pronunciation: DOH-lah

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Name
Dola
Meaning
Spinner, Dancer
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
DOH-lah
Lucky Number
3
3
Lucky Number
Monday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Dola mean?

Dola is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Spinner". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: DOH-lah. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Sanskrit

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

Dola

हिन्दू नाम जिसका अर्थ है Spinner, Dancer

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

DOH-lah

IPA

/d̪oːlə/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Dola is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is Spinner. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

3

Lucky Day

Monday

Lucky Colors

YellowOrangePink

Lucky Stone

Citrine

Life Path Number

5

Numerology meaning: Individuals with the name Dola are known for their creativity, adaptability, and versatility. They are free-spirited and enjoy new experiences.

Personality

Personality Traits

PlayfulJoyfulCreativeV = VirtuousT = Thoughtful

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbol of the continuous cycle of life and creation.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Dola is most famously associated with the traditional Bengali festival of Dola Purnima, also known as Shankh Chainti or Dol Jatra. During this festival, married women visit Shashti temples dressed as Dola, the divine princess. They carry a decorative swing, called a dolchhador, and Circle around the temple, symbolizing a return to the divine source and the union of Shiva and Shakti.
The name Dola signifies the cyclical nature of time and the universe. In Hinduism, Dola represents the divine feminine energy or Shakti, and her dance symbolizes the ongoing cycle of creation, destruction, and regeneration. She is also a symbol of marital bliss and devotion, as seen in the Dola Purnima festival where women seek the blessings of the Divine Couple, Shiva and Shakti, and strengthen their own marital bonds.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Reference 1 The name Dola carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

Ancient period

Historical records show that Reference 2 The name Dola carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

Medieval period

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

Dola

हिन्दू नाम जिसका अर्थ है Spinner, Dancer

🇮🇳Hindi

Dola

हिन्दू नाम जिसका अर्थ है Spinner, Dancer

🇮🇳Tamil

Dola

இந்து பெயர் என்று பொருள் Spinner, Dancer

🇮🇳Telugu

Dola

హిందూ పేరు అంటే Spinner, Dancer

🇮🇳Marathi

Dola

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Spinner, Dancer

🇧🇩Bengali

Dola

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Spinner, Dancer

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