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Mallika

Queen, Goddess

mah-LEE-kahmɑːlɪkɑː

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6
Lucky #
Friday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Female
Gender

Meaning & Origin

In Sanskrit, Mallika means queen or goddess. Derived from the Sanskrit word 'mallika', meaning 'garland', the name also symbolizes beauty, grace, and power.

Spiritual meaning

Represents the divine feminine energy and the power of creation.

Language details

🕉️Sanskrit

मालिका

देवी, पत्नी, पुज्या

🇮🇳Hindi

मालिका

माँ, पत्नी, पूजनीय

🇮🇳Tamil

மல்லிகா

அவன்களின் வழிவெளியில் நிலைப்புகள், பெரியவர்கள்

🇮🇳Telugu

మల్లికా

దేశిక, పత్ని, ప్రశన్ద్య

🇮🇳Marathi

Mallika

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Queen, Goddess

🇧🇩Bengali

Mallika

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Queen, Goddess

Pronunciation & Numerology

Pronunciation

mah-LEE-kah

mɑːlɪkɑː

Lucky number

6

Lucky day

Friday

Lucky colors

GoldPink

Life path

11

Lucky stone

Rose Quartz

Cultural & Spiritual notes

The name Mallika is deeply rooted in Hindu culture, representing the power and grace of a queen or goddess. Queens in Hindu culture were often considered divine figures, and the name Mallika reflects this reverence for female power and authority.

Mallika is also a symbol of beauty and grace in Hindu spirituality. In the ancient Indian scripture, the Vedas, it is mentioned that the goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and wisdom, wears a garland of mallikas, or jasmine flowers. This reinforces the connection between the name Mallika and the idea of adornment, beauty, and grace. Additionally, in Hindu mythology, various goddesses are referred to as 'Mallika', reflecting their royal status and divine powers. The name is a reminder of the inner beauty, grace, and power that resides within every individual.

Historical references

Mallika, also known as Mallika Devi, was a renowned courtesan of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 16th century. She was famed for her beauty and grace and was a patron of arts and letters. She was also a confidante of the Emperor Krishnadevaraya.

1509-1529 CE

Mallika was a queen of the Satavahana Empire, in the 2nd century BCE. She is known for her military prowess and is believed to have led her army in battles against invading forces, helping to secure the empire's borders.

2nd century BCE

Notable people with this name

Mallika SarabhaiMallika Kapoor

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Variations & related names

MaallikaaMallikaaMalliki

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Queen, Goddess