Mad, Crazy, Foolish
Pronunciation: pag-LA
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Pagla is a unisex name from Hindu origin meaning "Mad". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: pag-LA. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Pagla
हिन्दू नाम जिसका अर्थ है Mad, Crazy, Foolish
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
pag-LA
IPA
/pəɡ.lə/
Origin
Root Origin
Hindu
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
3
Lucky Day
Thursday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Carnelian
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
The word 'Pagla' has its origins in medieval India, particularly in Bengal. It was often used to refer to individuals who were considered eccentric, unconventional, or insane. In the context of Sufi poetry, Pagla could also signify a spiritual seeker who was lost in the ecstasy of love for God.
Medieval period (11th to 16th century)
Another reference to the term 'Pagla' can be found in the works of the 16th-century Bengali poet Michael Madhusudan Dutta. In his poem 'Meghadutam', he uses the term 'Pagla' to describe the cloud messenger as one who is 'mad with love' for the the god Indra and is thus lost in the joy of his mission.
16th century
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Pagla
हिन्दू नाम जिसका अर्थ है Mad, Crazy, Foolish
पगला
मूद्गी, झूँढी, दूरदर्शी, छूढ़ा, स्वप्नवीर
Pagla
இந்து பெயர் என்று பொருள் Mad, Crazy, Foolish
Pagla
హిందూ పేరు అంటే Mad, Crazy, Foolish
Pagla
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Mad, Crazy, Foolish
Pagla
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Mad, Crazy, Foolish
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