At a Glance
- Meaning
- Alone
- Origin
- Hindi/Urdu
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- ah-KEH-lah
Akela is a Hindi/Urdu unisex name meaning “alone”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Akela
Meaning: Alone.
Origin: Hindi/Urdu.
A common claim: Akela is often said to be Hawaiian for 'noble' or 'graceful.' Actually: There's no support for a Hawaiian root — the name comes from the Hindi/Urdu word for 'alone,' used by Kipling for his solitary wolf-pack leader.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Akela
ah-KEH-lahIPA /əˈkɛlə/
Popularity of Akela
Lists That Include Akela
- 100+ *Beautiful* Hawaiian Baby Names (with Meanings)
- 200+ Beautiful Baby Girls Names That Start with A
Similar Names
Kalani · Kainoa · Aloha · Mana · Akua · Leilana
