Etymology

kamala

Ka·ma·la
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Today it means: A small or medium-sized tree (Mallotus philippensis) in the spurge family, found in Asia and Australia. Full definition →

Sanskrit कमला
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kamala · noun1

  1. Sanskrit · borrowed fromकमला
  2. Sanskrit · borrowed fromकमला
  3. English todaykamala

Borrowed from Sanskrit कमला (kamalā, “orange”).

Kamala · proper noun2

Transliteration of Sanskrit कमला (kamalā). Doublet of Kamal.

Kamala · proper noun3

  1. English · derived fromTamara
  2. Hawaiian · borrowed fromKamala
  3. English todayKamala

From Hawaiian Kamala, from English Tamara.

Kamala · proper noun4

  1. Thai · borrowed fromกมลา
  2. English todayKamala

From Thai กมลา (gà-má-laa).

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