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PalaHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Protector, Guardian

Pronunciation: pah-lah

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Name
Pala
Meaning
Protector, Guardian
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
pah-lah
Lucky Number
6
6
Lucky Number
Saturday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Pala mean?

Pala is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Protector". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: pah-lah. Lucky number: 6. 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.

पाला

पाल

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

pah-lah

IPA

pɑːlɑ

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

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

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

6

Lucky Day

Saturday

Lucky Colors

OrangeYellow

Lucky Stone

Ruby

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: People with a life path number 3 are creative, social beings who have a natural ability to inspire others. They are often very artistic and have a strong desire to express themselves.

Personality

Personality Traits

BraveStrongV = VirtuousT = Thoughtful

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Divine protection and guidance

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The Hindu name Pala carries a rich cultural legacy. Historically, many Hindu dynasties, including the Palas of Bengal, Bakhtiyar Khilji's Pala Empire, and various temple architects, bore this name. These rulers, artisans, and protectors played essential roles in spreading Hinduism, fostering rich traditions and aesthetics, and shielding their people from invaders and foreign influences.
In spiritual contexts, the name Pala holds immense significance. The Pala kingdoms were notable for their patronage of Buddhist and Hindu religions. The Pala school of Buddhism, named after these rulers, emphasized the importance of logic, reason, and devotion in attaining enlightenment. The name also appears in various Hindu stories, where gods and gods assume the role of Palas, providing unwavering protection and support to their devotees. This spiritual significance underscores the idea of divine protection, strengthening the faith of the devotee and instilling a sense of security and reassurance.

Historical Usage

Historical References

The Palas were a medieval Hindu dynasty that ruled over Bengal and Bihar from the 8th to the 12th century.

Medieval period

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

पाला

पाल

🇮🇳Hindi

पाला

पाल

🇮🇳Tamil

பாலா

பால

🇮🇳Telugu

పాలా

పాల

🇮🇳Marathi

Pala

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Protector, Guardian

🇧🇩Bengali

Pala

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Protector, Guardian

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