Shamala

Shamala Meaning & Origin

About Shamala
The name "Shamala" is of Indian origin and is derived from Sanskrit. It is typically a feminine name and carries the meaning of "dark" or "black." In some contexts, it can also be associated with the concept of beauty or elegance.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Shamala are female.

Shamala Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

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🔊 Soundex
S05040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AH0 M AA1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/shamala*/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S540

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shamala in Braille

Here's how to represent Shamala in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Shamala in braille

How to Spell the Name Shamala in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Shamala using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Shamala in sign language

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