HinduGirlSanskrit
Kamala: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“lotus; a name of Lakshmi”
کملا
कमला
What Kamala means
Kamala (کملا, Sanskrit कमला) is a Hindu girl’s name that means “lotus; a name of Lakshmi”. Source: Monier-Williams, Sanskrit–English Dictionary, kamalā.
Kamala at a glance
- Meaning
- lotus; a name of Lakshmi
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Faith
- Hindu
- Say it
- ka-ma-la
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 6
- First letter
- K · ک
Meaning of Kamala
- In English
- lotus; a name of Lakshmi
- اردو میں معنی
- کنول، لکشمی کا نام
Origin and history of Kamala
Sanskrit kamalā, 'lotus'.
Base wordSanskrit kamalā
How to say and write Kamala
- Say it
- ka-ma-la3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Kamala
- Urdu
- کملا
- Original script
- कमला
- Other spellings
- Kamla
Sibling names for Kamala
Hindu boy names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Kamala.
- ArvindاروندlotusBoySanskrit
- MayurمیورpeacockBoySanskrit
- Mukulمکلbud; blossomBoySanskrit
- Nirajنیرجlotus (literally 'water-born')BoySanskrit
- Pankajپنکجlotus (literally 'born from mud')BoySanskrit
- Parimalپریملfragrance; perfumeBoySanskrit
- Rajivراجیوblue lotusBoySanskrit
- Sarangسارنگdappled; spotted deer; a musical modeBoySanskrit
Names like Kamala
- Achalaاچلاimmovable; steady; the earthGirlSanskrit
- Adrijaادریجاmountain-born; a name of ParvatiGirlSanskrit
- Akritiآکرتیform; shape; appearanceGirlSanskrit
- Alaknandaالکننداa Himalayan source river of the GangesGirlSanskrit
- Alkaالکاthe city of Kubera; a curl of hairGirlSanskrit
- Ambujaامبوجاlotus (water-born)GirlSanskrit
- Aneelaانیلہbreeze (from anil, wind)GirlUrdu
- Anupamaانوپماincomparable; matchlessGirlSanskrit
- Avniاونیthe earthGirlSanskrit
- Barkhaبرکھاrain; rainy seasonGirlHindi
Names that sound like Kamala
Questions about the name Kamala
What does the name Kamala mean?
Kamala means “lotus; a name of Lakshmi”. In Urdu: کنول، لکشمی کا نام. Source: Monier-Williams, Sanskrit–English Dictionary (1899).
Is Kamala a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Kamala is a girl’s name.
Is Kamala a Hindu name?
Yes. Kamala is used by Hindu families. It is of Sanskrit origin. Sanskrit kamalā, 'lotus'.
How do you pronounce Kamala?
Say it “ka-ma-la”: 3 syllables.
How do you write Kamala in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Kamala is written کملا. In its original script: कमला.
What are other spellings of Kamala?
Kamala is also spelled Kamla.
Is the meaning of Kamala verified?
Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.