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The baby name Amala is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced AH-mah-lah (IPA: /ˈɑːməla/).
The baby name Amala is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced AH-mah-lah (IPA: /ˈɑːməla/).
Amala is Arabic, Sanskrit in Origin.
Amala is a cross‑cultural feminine name with dual roots. In Sanskrit (amalā, from amala ‘pure, spotless’), it conveys moral clarity and unsullied beauty; the word appears widely in Indic religious literature and as an epithet of goddesses. In European usage, Amala functions as a short form of Amalia, from the Germanic element amal ‘work, vigor,’ yielding the sense of ‘industrious’ or ‘energetic.’ Some modern bearers also connect it to Arabic Amal (‘hope’), though Amala is a distinct form.
Documented across India, especially in the south, the name gained wider visibility through actresses Amala Akkineni and Amala Paul, and it appears in diaspora communities from the late 20th century onward. Variants and related forms include Amalā (transliterated), Amla, Amal, Amalia/Amélia/Amalie, and the diminutive Amálka. Nicknames: Ama, Mala. Overall meanings cluster around purity, diligence, and hope, making Amala a succinct, global choice.
Politician · Born 498 · Ostrogothic Kingdom
Amalasuntha was a prominent queen of the Ostrogothic Kingdom, known for her efforts to maintain Roman traditions and culture during her reign. She played a crucial role in the political landscape of her time by acting as regent for her son, Athalaric, and later ruling in her own right. Her diplomatic skills and attempts to ally with the Byzantine Empire marked her as a significant figure in early medieval European history.
Actor · Born 1991 · India
Amala Paul is an Indian actor known for her work in Tamil and Malayalam cinema. She gained fame for her role in the film 'Mynaa' and has also starred in 'Deiva Thirumagal' and 'Ratsasan'. Born in 1991, she continues to be a prominent figure in the Indian film industry.
Actor · Born 1968 · India
Amala Akkineni is best known as an Indian actress, Bharatanatyam dancer, and activist who made her mark mainly in Tamil and Telugu cinema. She has also appeared in Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada films, with notable work in movies like Pushpaka Vimana, Shiva, and Karwaan.
United States · Based on birth registration data from government sources.
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