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KalaIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Beautiful and elegant

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːlə/

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Name
Kala
Meaning
Beautiful and elegant
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Persian, Pashto, Hindi, English
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
/ˈkɑːlə/
Lucky Number
3
3
Lucky Number
(Saturday)
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Kala mean?

Kala is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Beautiful and elegant". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːlə/. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

کالا

اسلام میں پسندیدہ نام، جو فاتحہ کا نام ہے

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

كالا

الاسم المفضل في الإسلام، يعني الفاتحة

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

/ˈkɑːlə/

IPA

/ˈkɑːlə/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Kala is listed as a islamic male name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is Beautiful and elegant. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

3

Lucky Day

(Saturday)

Lucky Colors

GoldSilverPink

Lucky Stone

Amethyst

Life Path Number

6

Numerology meaning: Numerology suggests that individuals with the name Kala are nurturing, loving, and caring, with a strong desire for harmony and balance in their lives.

Personality

Personality Traits

GracefulElegantBeautifulS = Strong

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A symbol of beauty and grace in Islam

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Kala has a rich cultural impact in the Islamic world. It is a name that has been used to denote beauty and elegance since ancient times. In various Middle Eastern and North African cultures, a girl named Kala was considered to be a symbol of grace, charm, and refinement. The name carried an aura of elegance and style, which was highly valued in Arab societies.
From a spiritual perspective, the name Kala holds a deeper significance. It is a reminder of the inherent beauty that exists within every human being. According to Islamic teachings, every person is a unique creation of Allah, and there is beauty in every corner of the universe that He has created. The name Kala serves as a constant reminder of this beauty and helps to foster a sense of appreciation and reverence for the divine creations around us. It also signifies the importance of striving to be beautiful and elegant in our words, actions, and demeanor, as mentioned in the Hadith, "The most beautiful names are the names of Allah." (Muslim)

Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Ibn Battuta's Travels: 'Kala-i-Kangar' in India The name Kala carried significant weight in that era.

1332-1354 AD

Historical records show that Al-Idrisi's Geography: 'Kala' in North Africa The name Kala carried significant weight in that era.

1154 AD

Translations

Name Translations

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🇺🇸English

Kala

A variant of Islamic name, meaning Fatiha, the first chapter of the Quran

🇵🇰Urdu

کالا

اسلام میں پسندیدہ نام، جو فاتحہ کا نام ہے

🇸🇦Arabic

كالا

الاسم المفضل في الإسلام، يعني الفاتحة

🇮🇳Hindi

काला

इस्लाम में पसंदीदा नाम, जो फातिहा का नाम है

🇦🇫Pashto

ګالا

اسلام په پښتنو کليزې سره د نومونو څخپه، جو فاتحې په نوم پېښېږي

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