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Lotus, Goddess of Love
Pronunciation: kah-mah-lee-kah
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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
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कमलिका
Lotus
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
kah-mah-lee-kah
IPA
/kəməˈliːkə/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
5
Lucky Day
Friday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Citrine
Life Path Number
6
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
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
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
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कमलिका
Lotus
कमलिका
कमल
கமலிகா
கமல
కమలిక
కమల
Kamalika
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Lotus, Goddess of Love
Kamalika
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Lotus, Goddess of Love
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