Shyla
SHY-lah
Girl · Indian
Meaning: Daughter of the mountain; modest
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Kamala
Girl · Indian · Medium name
- Meaning
- Lotus, of the lotus flower
- Pronunciation
- kah-MAH-lah
- Origin
- Indian
- Popularity
- Common in United States (2023)
From Sanskrit and Thai meaning lotus.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ClassicNature-inspiredInternational
Languages in use: Sanskrit, Thai
Commonly used in: Thailand, India, United States
Alternate spellings
KamalaSanskrit / Thai
Same spelling.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Kamala Harris
1964–present
American politician, first female Vice President of the United States.
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Behind the Name, Thai Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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