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Nala

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Pronounced NAH-lah /ˈnɑ.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Nala, of layered meaning (variously 'stem; reed; hollow stalk'); the noble king-hero of the tale of Nala and Damayanti in the Mahabharata; routes uncertain; we note the mythLow

In 30 seconds: Stem; reed; the hero-king: Nala is a Hindu hero. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'NAH-lah'). We note the myth.
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Origin LowHindu, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Nala, of layered meaning (variously 'stem; reed; hollow stalk'); the noble king-hero of the tale of Nala and Damayanti in the Mahabharata; routes uncertain; we note the myth

History & Origin

Nala comes from the Sanskrit Nala, of layered meaning (variously 'stem; reed; hollow stalk'); the king-hero of the tale of Nala and Damayanti (routes uncertain, which we note the myth). A crisp, classic name (said 'NAH-lah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, the-hero-king at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Nala is variously 'stem; reed; hollow stalk' in Sanskrit — the noble king-hero of the tale of Nala and Damayanti — a crisp, storied name (the routes are uncertain, which we note the myth; said 'NAH-lah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Nala — Hindu mythology; hero; routes uncertain

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If you like Nala…

Damayanti— his devoted wife
Rama— a fellow epic king-hero
Sita— a companion epic figure
Nakula— another mythology pick
Nivaan— another Sanskrit name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nala mean?

Nala is Sanskrit, variously 'stem; reed; hollow stalk'; the king-hero of the tale of Nala and Damayanti. The routes are uncertain. We note the myth.

How do you pronounce Nala?

It's said NAH-lah /ˈnɑ.lɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nala a boy or girl name?

Nala is a boy's name here (Nala is also a girl's name in other traditions).

How popular is Nala?

Nala is a very rare name in the U.S. as a boy's name.

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