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Mala

MAH-lah

Letters

4

Syllables

2

Origin

Hindi

Total Births

688

Peak Year

#51 in 1956

First Recorded

1951

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

In Sanskrit, 'Mala' means 'garland' or 'rosary,' often used in meditation. It can also have Germanic origins meaning 'strong' or 'powerful,' and in Hawaiian, it can mean 'calm'.

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

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Personality Traits

CalmSpiritualGentleWise

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