Malaमाला
Mālā · traditionally used for girls
“Garland, necklace, rosary”
Garland of flowers; necklace; rosary used in japa; in alaṅkāra-śāstra 'mālā' is one of the 36 marks of perfect poetic composition.
Starting sound and where it falls
Mala begins with Maa — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Maa open Magha 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: Mala Sinha.
Cultural context
Evokes a garland or prayer rosary, symbols of devotion and adornment.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Mala mean?
Mala (Mālā) is attested as “Garland, necklace, rosary.” Garland of flowers; necklace; rosary used in japa; in alaṅkāra-śāstra 'mālā' is one of the 36 marks of perfect poetic composition.
Which nakshatra sound does Mala fit?
Mala begins with the sound Maa, which opens Magha 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 Mala a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Mala 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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