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Nalah

NAY-luh

Popularity

#4339

stable

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

African

Total Births

970

Peak Year

#78 in 2020

First Recorded

1995

Style

Modern & Trendy, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

This name has multiple potential origins, including a Swahili origin meaning 'gift'. It can also be a variation of 'Nahla', of Arabic origin, meaning 'a drink of water'.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Nala

    Lioness and Simba's mate in Disney's The Lion King.

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Personality Traits

StrongLoyalKindBraveEmpathetic

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