Shamala
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Shamala
Shamala derives from Arabic roots, with "Shamal" meaning "north" or "left," and the feminine suffix "-a" creates a name meaning "northerly" or "of the north." The name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking and Muslim-majority cultures, particularly in the Middle East and South Asia, though it remains relatively uncommon compared to other Arabic names.
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Etymology
Shamala derives from Arabic roots, with "Shamal" meaning "north" or "left," and the feminine suffix "-a" creates a name meaning "northerly" or "of the north." The name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking and Muslim-majority cultures, particularly in the Middle East and South Asia, though it remains relatively uncommon compared to other Arabic names.
Shamala currently ranks #10,137 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1981.
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