Hindu girl name · Sanskrit origin

Mala

“A garland”

About the name Mala

Meaning
A garland
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Girl
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
M
Name number
9

Numerology of Mala

Humanitarian: kind, generous and idealistic.

Worked out from the letters of the name (Pythagorean method). It is a tradition, for fun, and not science.

Nakshatra for Mala

Magha

Naming syllable “Ma” · ruled by Ketu

Pada 1234
Moon signSimha (Leo)
DeityThe Pitrs, the ancestors
SymbolA royal throne

Dignified, confident and respectful of family and tradition. Linked with leadership and a sense of pride in one's roots.

All Magha names
Mala starts with a traditional naming syllable of this nakshatra, so it suits a baby born in it. The traits are the general traditional description of the nakshatra, the same for every name, and not a prediction about any child.

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Questions about Mala

What does the name Mala mean?

Mala means "A garland" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Mala a boy or a girl name?

Mala is used as a girl name, mostly in Hindu families.

Which nakshatra does the name Mala match?

The name Mala starts with the syllable "Ma", which is a naming syllable of Magha nakshatra (pada 1). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Mala?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Mala adds up to 9. Humanitarian: kind, generous and idealistic. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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