Kamala (name)
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɑːmələ/ Hindi: [ˈkəməlaː] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Feminine |
| Language(s) | Hindi, English |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Sanskrit: कमला, romanized: kamalā |
| Meaning | 'lotus' |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Kamal |
Kamala is a Sanskrit word meaning 'lotus'. It is used as a feminine given name in Indian culture, predominantly by Hindu families, as it is one of the names of the goddess Lakshmi, who appears from the centre of a lotus.
The masculine counterpart Kamal is a given name for Indian boys.