How do you pronounce Kamala?

Kamala is pronounced KAH-mah-lah.

What is the origin of Kamala?

Kamala is of Sanskrit origin, from Hindu culture.

Gender-neutral name Sanskrit origin Hindu tradition

KAH-mah-lah · 6 letters · 3 syllables

What it means

lotus

Language

Sanskrit

Culture

Hindu

Religion

Hindu

Style era

timeless

Themes

lotus · sacred

2024 rank#—

2024 births13

Peak year1964

First appeared1955

Total US births1,285

Source: US Social Security Administration national records, 1880-2024.

Common nicknames

Kamu

Alternate spellings

KamlaKamalaa

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