Amalaअमला
Amalā · traditionally used for girls
“Pure; epithet of Lakṣmī”
Spotless, stainless, pure; epithet of the goddess Lakṣmī.
Starting sound and where it falls
Amala 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: Amala Paul.
Cultural context
Evokes purity and stainlessness, an epithet of the goddess Lakshmi.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Amala mean?
Amala (Amalā) is attested as “Pure; epithet of Lakṣmī.” Spotless, stainless, pure; epithet of the goddess Lakṣmī.
Which nakshatra sound does Amala fit?
Amala 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 Amala a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Amala 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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