Girl name
Nurmala name meaning
“light; pure, unblemished”
Nurmala is a feminine name commonly linked to purity through Sanskrit nirmala, meaning clean or unblemished, and to light through Arabic nūr. It may be an adaptation of Nirmala. Its spelling invites the association with nūr, but does not establish the entire name as an Arabic compound.
What does Nurmala mean?
Light; pure, unblemished
In Indonesian: cahaya; murni, tanpa noda
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 Nurmala
Nurmala may be an adaptation of Nirmala, from Sanskrit nirmala, 'clean, unblemished'. Its spelling also invites an association with Arabic nūr, 'light', but does not establish the whole name as an Arabic compound.
Nurmala in Islam and the Quran
Nurmala does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Nurmala
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nurmala/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦸꦂꦩꦭ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮥᮁᮙᮜ |
Is Nurmala a girl’s name?
Yes, Nurmala is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Nurmala ranks #302 among girl names in our data sample (31 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Nurmala
Famous people named Nurmala
- Nurmala Kartini Sjahrir · b. 1950
- Nurmala · b. 1983
- Nurmala · b. 1988
- Nurmala Desiarisandhi · b. 1979
- Nurmala Dewi · b. 1980
- Nurmala Dewi · b. 1969
- Nurmala Dewi · b. 1995
- Nurmala Erlyawati
- Nurmala Manurung · b. 1951
- Nurmala Sitanggang · b. 1958
- Nurmala Solikhah · b. 1978
- Nurmala Vinata Putri · b. 2002
FAQ about the name Nurmala
What is the meaning of Nurmala?
Nurmala means light; pure, unblemished. Nurmala may be an adaptation of Nirmala, from Sanskrit nirmala, 'clean, unblemished'. Its spelling also invites an association with Arabic nūr, 'light', but does not establish the whole name as an Arabic compound.
Is Nurmala a girl’s name?
Yes, Nurmala is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
Is the name Nurmala in the Quran?
Nurmala does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Nurmala have?
Nurmala has 3 syllables (Nur-ma-la) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Nurmala?
Nurmala ranks #302 among girl names in our data sample (31 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Nurmala?
Notable people named Nurmala include Nurmala Kartini Sjahrir, Nurmala, Nurmala.
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