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Garland, necklace
Pronunciation: Maa-la
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Mala is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Garland". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: Maa-la. Lucky number: 6. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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माला
Garland
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
Maa-la
IPA
/mɑːlɑ/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
6
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Moonstone
Life Path Number
6
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic · Mala is a common name in Hinduism and is derived from the Sanskrit word 'mālā', which refers to a garland or a string of flowers.
Historical Usage
Historical records show that Mala was a name of a queen in the Mahabharata The name Mala carried significant spiritual weight in that era.
Ancient India (circa 400 BC)
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
माला
Garland
मला
Garland
மலை
Garland
మలే
Garland
Mala
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Garland, necklace
Mala
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Garland, necklace
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