Kamalaกมลา

/gah-mah-LAH/

Thai (Sanskrit)Girl

Kamala is a Thai (Sanskrit) girl's name pronounced /gah-mah-LAH/. A serene name meaning a lotus flower or one who is heart-centered.

Meaning of Kamala

A serene name meaning a lotus flower or one who is heart-centered.

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Kamala', meaning 'lotus flower', the name symbolizes purity, beauty, and spiritual awakening. In Hindu tradition, it is one of the names of the goddess Lakshmi and signifies a person who is 'heart-centered' or 'composed'.

Origin
Thai (Sanskrit)
Pronunciation
/gah-mah-LAH/

Cultural background

While rooted in ancient Sanskrit, the name is popular across Thailand and India, often chosen to signify grace and auspiciousness. In Thai culture, it remains a classic feminine name reflecting natural elegance.

Variations & nicknames

  • Khamala
  • Kamala
  • Kamal
  • Komal
  • Kamola
  • Kamma

Famous people named Kamala

Well-known namesakes — celebrities, historical figures and characters.

  • Kamala Harris

    49th Vice President of the United States

    Politics · 2021-present

  • Kamala Khan

    Ms. Marvel, a prominent character in Marvel Comics and the MCU

    Fiction · 2013-present

  • Kamala Sukosol

    Thai jazz singer and prominent businesswoman

    Music · 1970s-present

  • Kamala Markandaya

    Indian novelist known for 'Nectar in a Sieve'

    Literature · 1954-2004

  • Kamala Ibrahim Ishaq

    Influential Sudanese modernist painter

    Art · 1960s-present

  • Kamala Surayya

    Renowned Indian poet and short story writer

    Literature · 1934-2009

Frequently asked about Kamala

What does Kamala mean?
Kamala is a Sanskrit name meaning 'lotus flower' or 'pale red', often representing the goddess Lakshmi.
How do you pronounce Kamala?
It is typically pronounced 'KUM-muh-luh' with the emphasis on the first syllable.
Is Kamala a boy or girl name?
Kamala is primarily used as a feminine (girl) name.
What is the spiritual significance of the name Kamala?
It signifies purity and divine beauty, as the lotus grows in mud but remains unstained by its environment.

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