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Banamali

Quick answerBanamali is a Sanskrit compound name derived from "bana" (arrow) and "mali" (garland-maker or adorned), literally meaning "one adorned with arrows" or "garland of arrows," often associated with Lord Krishna in Hindu mythology.

Sanskrit · Boy · 4 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#2,839
Trend
Peak year2020
Syllables4
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureHindu
ReligionHinduism
Letters8
Numerology8 Chaldean 9
Global rank#2,839

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Banamali

Banamali is a Sanskrit compound name derived from "bana" (arrow) and "mali" (garland-maker or adorned), literally meaning "one adorned with arrows" or "garland of arrows," often associated with Lord Krishna in Hindu mythology.

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Etymology

Banamali is a Sanskrit compound name derived from "bana" (arrow) and "mali" (garland-maker or adorned), literally meaning "one adorned with arrows" or "garland of arrows," often associated with Lord Krishna in Hindu mythology. The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, particularly among Bengali and Odia communities in eastern India, with historical significance in religious and devotional contexts.

Banamali currently ranks #2,839 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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