Kamala
See also: kamala
English
Proper noun
Kamala
- An epithet of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi.
- A female given name mainly used in India.
Hawaiian
Etymology
Spoken from of the biblical Tamara (“Tamar”), though it can also be construed as ka (“the”) + mala (“aching; sour”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /kaˈma.la/, [kəˈmɐlə]
References
- Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel H. Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1971, page 186
- Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Kamala occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 8 women.
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