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Kamala

kah-MAH-lah

Popularity

#8146

rising

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Hindi

Total Births

1,285

Peak Year

#105 in 1964

First Recorded

1955

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Kamala is a name of Hindi origin, meaning 'lotus' or 'pale red'. It represents beauty and purity.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Kamala Harris

    The current Vice President of the United States.

Nicknames

Personality Traits

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