Kamalaकमला
Kamalā · traditionally used for girls
“Lotus; epithet of Lakṣmī”
'The lotus-one'; an epithet of Lakṣmī (consort of Viṣṇu); also signifies an excellent woman.
Starting sound and where it falls
Kamala begins with Ka — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Ka open Mrigashira pada 3. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: Lakṣmī as Kamalā (Bhāgavata 8.8; Devī-Bhāgavata 7.30).
Cultural context
Evokes the lotus, 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 Kamala mean?
Kamala (Kamalā) is attested as “Lotus; epithet of Lakṣmī.” 'The lotus-one'; an epithet of Lakṣmī (consort of Viṣṇu); also signifies an excellent woman.
Which nakshatra sound does Kamala fit?
Kamala begins with the sound Ka, which opens Mrigashira pada 3. 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 Kamala a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Kamala 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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