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KamalikaHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Lotus, Goddess of Love

Pronunciation: kah-mah-lee-kah

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Name
Kamalika
Meaning
Lotus, Goddess of Love
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
kah-mah-lee-kah
Lucky Number
5
5
Lucky Number
Friday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Kamalika mean?

Kamalika is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Lotus". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: kah-mah-lee-kah. Lucky number: 5. 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.

कमलिका

Lotus

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

kah-mah-lee-kah

IPA

/kəməˈliːkə/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

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

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

5

Lucky Day

Friday

Lucky Colors

YellowGold

Lucky Stone

Citrine

Life Path Number

6

Numerology meaning: Nurturing and caring, generous, loving, and protective

Personality

Personality Traits

CompassionateLovingV

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes love, compassion, and the power of transformation.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

Kamalika is a beautiful and evocative name that is deeply rooted in Indian culture. It is a reminder of the sacred significance of the lotus flower, which is a symbol of purity, beauty, and strength in Hindu mythology. Kamalika is a name that resonates with the richness and depth of Indian culture, and it is a testament to the enduring power of Hindu storytelling and mythology.
Kamalika is a name that carries profound spiritual significance. It is a name of Goddess Kamalatmika, who is believed to be the embodiment of love and compassion. Kamalika is a reminder of the divine power of love and its ability to purify and transform our lives. It is a name that inspires us to cultivate love, compassion, and empathy in our own lives, and to offer these qualities to others with an open heart. By invoking the name of Goddess Kamalika, we can call upon her blessings of love, prosperity, and inner peace.

Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic · The name Kamalika is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Kamala', which is associated with the goddess Lakshmi in Hindu mythology. The goddess is often depicted as sitting on a lotus flower, and the name Kamalika is a reflection of this symbolic association.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Kamalika, a celebrated Hindu princess of the Gupta Empire (320-550 AD), is famously mentioned in the 5th-century work 'Kumarasambhava' by the poet Kalidasa.

5th century AD

Another reference to Kamalika can be found in the 11th-century work 'Manasollasa' by the Hindu king Somesvara Kaltura of the Western Chalukya Empire. Kamalika is described as a model of women's virtues and is mentioned in context of various rituals and practices.

11th century AD

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

कमलिका

Lotus

🇮🇳Hindi

कमलिका

कमल

🇮🇳Tamil

கமலிகா

கமல

🇮🇳Telugu

కమలిక

కమల

🇮🇳Marathi

Kamalika

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Lotus, Goddess of Love

🇧🇩Bengali

Kamalika

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Lotus, Goddess of Love

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