Boy Name Indian · Sanskrit (Hindu - Ikshvaku)

Nala

Pronunciation /NAL-a/

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“reed”

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Nala's Numerology

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GenderBoy
OriginSanskrit (Hindu - Ikshvaku)
Starting soundNa
Numerology1 · The Leader
Name-based RashiVrishchika (Scorpio)
Traditional gemstoneRed Coral
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N → Vrishchika (Scorpio)
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Lucky gemstone: Red Coral
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Meaning of Nala

Nala is a boy name of Sanskrit (Hindu - Ikshvaku) origin, popular among Indian families. It means “reed, a king”.

Nala's Style

Sanskrit (Hindu - Ikshvaku) Indian Timeless Short Boy

Nala at a Glance

Popularity
68/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
32/100
Pronunciation
88/100

Nala is a moderately popular, easy to pronounce name with a balanced character.

Nala Popularity Graph

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#97#127#1562015201920232026
Status
Moderately Popular
Direction
↑ Rising
Est. Position
~#97

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Nala Name Profile

Meaningreed
OriginIndian · Sanskrit (Hindu - Ikshvaku)
GenderBoy Name
First LetterN
Letters4
Syllables2
Baby Name Generator Popularity Score68/100

Moderately Popular · internal score, not an official ranking

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