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Vanamala
वनमालाSay it vuh-nuh-MAA-laa
- Meaning today
- Forest garland
- Original meaning
- "a garland of forest flowers, especially the one worn by Krishna" Monier-Williams, p. 918
- Say it
- vuh-nuh-MAA-laa
- Written
- वनमाला
- Other spellings
- Vanmala, Vanamalaa
Vanamala
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Vanamala meaning
Vanamala (वनमाला) is a Hindu girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
A garland of forest flowers, especially the one worn by Krishna
Also used to mean: forest garland
Vanamala (वनमाला) is Sanskrit vanamālā, from vana, "forest", and mālā, "garland". Monier-Williams gives it as a garland of forest flowers, especially the long garland worn by Krishna, and notes it as the name of a metre and of several women. Because of that garland Vishnu and Krishna are called Vanamali, "wearer of the forest garland". Name lists give "forest garland", matching the dictionary. Vanmala is the shorter spelling used in Maharashtra.
Source: Monier-Williams, Sanskrit–English Dictionary (1899), p. 918 · entry vanamālā · See the entry · checked 25 Oct 2026
References: Monier-Williams, vanamālā, p. 918
Fits your syllable
First sound व
Rohini nakshatra, pada 2 · Vrishabh rashi
This exact sound isn't in the table; the closest is वा, which differs only in vowel length. North Indian table. Tables vary by region and family tradition, so confirm with your priest.
Spellings
Vanamala · Vanmala · Vanamalaa