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GirlSanskrit & North Indian

Mala

माला

From Sanskrit: "a string of beads; a necklace or garland".

Meaning and origin

A short Sanskrit name denoting an ornamental strand of beads or flowers, common in Hindu tradition.

How to pronounce Mala

HindiMAH-lah /ˈmɑːlɑː/

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