Vala

Vala Meaning & Origin

About Vala
The name "Vala" is of multiple origins and meanings. In Norse mythology, Vala is a seeress or prophetess. In Sanskrit, Vala means "enclosure" or "fence." It can also be derived from the Old English word "wala," meaning "stranger" or "foreigner." Overall, the name Vala is associated with qualities such as wisdom, foresight, protection, and a sense of being different or unique.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Vala are female.

Vala Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FL
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V AA1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈvɑlə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Vala in Braille

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

The name Vala in braille

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

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

The name Vala in sign language

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