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Camala
How to Pronounce Camala
Pronounced KAM-uh-luh /ΛkΓ¦m.Ι.lΙ/High
Meaning: Camala reads as a variant of Kamala β the Sanskrit for 'lotus' and an epithet of the goddess Lakshmi β or as a respelling of Pamela, a literary coinage often glossed 'all honey'. Its origin is uncertain, drawing on one or both of these parents.Low
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Camala is a name of uncertain source. It may be a spelling of Kamala, the Sanskrit kamala, 'lotus', a flower sacred in Hindu tradition and a title of the goddess Lakshmi, or a respelling of Pamela, coined by the poet Sidney and often read as 'all honey' from the Greek. Both give it a gentle, flowing character.
It was always rare, appearing in the mid-twentieth century with a small peak around 1963 and fading after. A Camala today is likely a boomer; the name is a period rarity, though the Kamala spelling has gained visibility in recent years.
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What does the name Camala mean?
Camala is a variant of Kamala, the Sanskrit for 'lotus', or a respelling of Pamela, often read as 'all honey'.
How do you pronounce Camala?
It's said KAM-uh-luh /ΛkΓ¦m.Ι.lΙ/ β three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Camala a boy or girl name?
Camala is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Camala?
Camala has always been rare, a mid-century name that peaked modestly and has since faded.