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Ratnamala
रत्नमालाSay it rut-nuh-MAA-laa
- Meaning today
- Jewel garland, necklace of gems
- Original meaning
- "a necklace of jewels or pearls; name of a Gandharva maiden" Monier-Williams, p. 864
- Say it
- rut-nuh-MAA-laa
- Written
- रत्नमाला
- Other spellings
- Rathnamala, Ratnamalaa
Ratnamala
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Ratnamala meaning
Ratnamala (रत्नमाला) is a Hindu girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
A necklace of jewels or pearls; name of a Gandharva maiden
Also used to mean: jewel garland, necklace of gems
Ratnamala (रत्नमाला) means a necklace of jewels, from ratna, "jewel", and mālā, "garland" or "necklace". Monier-Williams gives ratnamālā as a jewel or pearl necklace, as the name of a Gandharva maiden in a Buddhist text, and as the title of several Sanskrit works, since "garland of gems" was a favourite title for anthologies. Name lists give "jewel garland" or "necklace of gems", matching the dictionary. It is a Marathi girls' name; the actress Ratnamala, who worked in Marathi and Hindi films, is a famous bearer.
Source: Monier-Williams, Sanskrit–English Dictionary (1899), p. 864 · entry ratna-mālā · See the entry · checked 25 Oct 2026
References: Monier-Williams, ratna-mālā, p. 864 · Wikipedia, Ratnamala (actress)
Famous namesakes
- Ratnamala (1924–1989), Marathi and Hindi film actress
Fits your syllable
First sound र
Chitra nakshatra, pada 3 · Tula rashi
This exact sound isn't in the table; the closest is रा, which differs only in vowel length. North Indian table. Tables vary by region and family tradition, so confirm with your priest.
Spellings
Ratnamala · Rathnamala · Ratnamalaa