Ahalyaअहल्या
Ahalya · traditionally used for girls
“Wife of Gautama; unblemished”
Monier-Williams s.v. ahalyā: 'name of the wife of the sage Gautama'; her story in Rāmāyaṇa Bāla-kāṇḍa
Starting sound and where it falls
Ahalya begins with A — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with A open Krittika pada 1. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: —.
Cultural context
Recalls Ahalya of the Ramayana, whose story has been interpreted differently across traditions.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Ahalya mean?
Ahalya (Ahalya) is attested as “Wife of Gautama; unblemished.” Monier-Williams s.v. ahalyā: 'name of the wife of the sage Gautama'; her story in Rāmāyaṇa Bāla-kāṇḍa
Which nakshatra sound does Ahalya fit?
Ahalya begins with the sound A, which opens Krittika pada 1. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Ahalya a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Ahalya is traditionally used for girls.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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