Indian name meaning
Kamala
♀ GirlKa·ma·la · 3 syllables
A lotus; Goddess Lakshmi
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Creative, sociable and optimistic — gifted with words, art and lifting the mood.
| K | a | m | a | l | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
2 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 3 + 1 = 12, then 1 + 2 = 3. So Kamala carries the name number 3.
About the name Kamala
Kamala is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A lotus; Goddess Lakshmi.”
Spoken aloud it is Ka·ma·la — 3 syllables. Kamala turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kamala mean?
Kamala means “A lotus; Goddess Lakshmi.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Kamala a boy or a girl name?
Kamala is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Kamala?
Kamala is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Kamala?
Kamala has 3 syllables and is said as Ka·ma·la.
What is the numerology number of the name Kamala?
In the Chaldean system, Kamala has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
Is Kamala a common name in India?
Kamala appears 5 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Kamala?
For a brother to Kamala, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Kailash, Kalicharan, Kamal or Badri all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Kamala?
Ujjwala, Nirmala, Shakuntala or Sarala share Kamala's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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