Amala

Amala meaning

Amala (अमला) is a Hindu girl's name of Sanskrit origin. By its first sound, अ, it is a Mesh rashi name (Krittika nakshatra) in the North Indian table.

Spotless, pure, shining; a name of Lakshmi

Also used to mean: clean

Amala (अमला) is the feminine of Sanskrit amala, made of a-, "without", and mala, "dirt" or "stain". Monier-Williams defines it as spotless, stainless, clean, pure and shining, and records amalā as a name of the goddess Lakṣmī. The same word names the amla tree, Emblica officinalis, prized for its sour fruit. Name lists give "pure" and often mention Lakshmi, both supported by the dictionary. The name is used across India, including Kerala and Tamil Nadu; the actor Amala Paul is a well-known bearer.

In Hindu tradition this is a name of Lakshmi.

Source: Monier-Williams, Sanskrit–English Dictionary (1899), p. 81 · entry amala, amalā · See the entry · checked 25 Oct 2026

References: Monier-Williams, amala and amalā, p. 81

Famous namesakes

• Amala Paul, Indian film actor

Fits your syllable

First sound अ

Krittika nakshatra, pada 1 · Mesh rashi

North Indian table. Tables vary by region and family tradition, so confirm with your priest.

Spellings

Amala · Amla · Amalaa

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