Girl • Modern Tamil
Mala
மாலா
Signature Meaning
Mala is a feminine name commonly understood to mean "garland" or "necklace," evoking beauty, adornment, and celebration. It often suggests someone who is cherished or honored, like a floral garland placed on a loved one. The name is used across South Asian communities, including among Tamil speakers.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/MaːLaː/
Starts with2 / M
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 9 → Root 9 (Mars / செவ்வாய்)
M(4) + A(1) + L(3) + A(1) = 9
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 9 → Root 9
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
6· Mars (செவ்வாய்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeMAA-laa
Tamil syllablesமா-லா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./maːlaː/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
MaalaaMazhaMaazhaa