Radiance, Illumination
Pronunciation: oo-jah-lah
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Ujala is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Radiance". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: oo-jah-lah. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Translation
وجلا
نُور، روشنی، چمک، بہجش
Source Language
Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.
وَجْلَة
المنير، الضياء، النور، البهجة
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
oo-jah-lah
IPA
/uˈdʒɑː.lɑː/
Origin
Root Origin
Arabic
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
7
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Citrine
Life Path Number
2
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture
Historical Usage
The Sultanate of Delhi under Sultan Alauddin Khalji (1296-1316 AD) is referred to as 'Ujala-i-Hind' or the 'Light of India'. This period marked the zenith of Muslim rule in India and saw the establishment of a centralized administrative system and the promotion of Persian culture. Context: Historical reference to the Sultanate of Delhi under Alauddin Khalji being referred to as 'Ujala-i-Hind'.
The city of Ujjain in India is also known as 'Ujala' due to its association with the Jain temple of Mahakal. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word 'ujjvan', meaning 'shining' or 'radiant'. Context: Historical reference to the city of Ujjain being known as 'Ujala'.
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Translations
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Ujala
Brightness, radiance, luster, splendor
وجلا
نُور، روشنی، چمک، بہجش
وَجْلَة
المنير، الضياء، النور، البهجة
उजाला
प्रकाश, चमक, रोशनी, उज्ज्वलता
وجله
نور، روشنی، چمک
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