Unisex name
Mala name meaning
“flower garland, floral wreath”
Mala is a name used for boys and girls, commonly linked to Sanskrit mālā, meaning a flower garland or floral wreath. The long vowel in its source word distinguishes this meaning from short-vowel mala, a separate Sanskrit word meaning dirt or impurity.
What does Mala mean?
The ending -la occurs in names with varied origins, including Laila, Nabila, and Bella. It has no single meaning of its own; the meaning belongs to each complete name. More girl names ending in -la →
Origin and cultural usage of Mala
As a name, Mala may derive from Sanskrit mālā, meaning a garland or string of flowers. This differs from short-vowel mala, meaning dirt or impurity.
Name combinations with Mala
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Mala, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Mala: flower garland, floral wreath
- Rindu: longing to meet again
- Wuri: the rear, what comes later
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Meaning of each word
- Mala: flower garland, floral wreath
- Hendriani: ruler of the home
- Widiasih: knowledge and affection
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Mala Kemalasari
Meaning of each word
- Mala: flower garland, floral wreath
- Kemalasari: essence or beauty of a jewel
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Sriwahyuni Mala Ika
Meaning of each word
- Sriwahyuni: splendor and divine revelation
- Mala: flower garland, floral wreath
- Ika: one, first
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Mala Yulianingsih
Meaning of each word
- Mala: flower garland, floral wreath
- Yulianingsih: Yulia and affection
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Meaning of each word
- Mala: flower garland, floral wreath
- Dina: day; one who is judged
- Jelita: beautiful and charming
How to pronounce Mala
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mala/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦭ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮜ |
Is Mala a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Mala is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 27% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Mala ranks #283 among unisex names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Mala
Names with related meanings
- Sari♀Essential substance
- Kusuma♂♀A blooming flower
- Puspita♀Flowering, adorned with flowers
- Mawardi♂Associated with rosewater
- Susi♀Lily flower
- Lili♂♀Lily flower
- Rosita♀Little rose
- Puspa♀A blooming flower
- Bunga♀Blossom of a plant
- Puspitasari♀Flower essence, essence of floral beauty
- Kusumo♂Flower, blossom
- Rosa♀Rose flower
Famous people named Mala
- Mala Barbie · b. 1992
- Andi Mala Ummu Ridha
- Mala Fatma Husin · b. 1951
- Mala Hayati · b. 1980
- Mala Meisy Putri · b. 1984
FAQ about the name Mala
What is the meaning of Mala?
Mala means flower garland, floral wreath. As a name, Mala may derive from Sanskrit mālā, meaning a garland or string of flowers. This differs from short-vowel mala, meaning dirt or impurity.
Is Mala a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Mala is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 27% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Mala?
Mala is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Mala have?
Mala has 2 syllables (Ma-la) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Mala?
Mala ranks #283 among unisex names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Mala?
Some ideas: Mala Rindu Wuri; Mala Hendriani Widiasih; Mala Kemalasari.
Famous people named Mala?
Notable people named Mala include Mala Barbie, Andi Mala Ummu Ridha, Mala Fatma Husin.
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