👦 Nala — Name Meaning & Origin

Nala

“Engineer who built Rama's bridge; A king of Nishadha”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia, Nepal
RashiVrishchik (Scorpio)
NakshatraAnuradha (pada 1) · syllable “Na”
Numerology1 — independent, ambitious and a natural leader
Letters4 · starts with N
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Nala?

Nala means "Engineer who built Rama's bridge; A king of Nishadha" (Sanskrit origin).

Is Nala a boy or girl name?

Nala is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Nala from?

Nala is used as a Hindu name in India, Nepal.

What is the rashi of the name Nala?

By its first syllable "Na", Nala belongs to Vrishchik (Scorpio) rashi and Anuradha nakshatra (pada 1), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Nala?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Nala adds up to 1, linked with being independent, ambitious and a natural leader.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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