Amala: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Pure, unblemished
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
AH-muh-luh

Amala is a Sanskrit girl's name meaning “pure, unblemished”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Amala

Meaning: Pure, unblemished.

Origin: Sanskrit.

A common claim: Amala is often described as meaning 'hope, pure,' blending Arabic and Sanskrit. Actually: The 'hope' part appears to come from confusion with the separate Arabic name Amal; Amala's documented root is Sanskrit, meaning 'pure, unblemished.'

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Amala

AH-muh-luhIPA /ˈɑːmələ/

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