More details about the name “Nala”
Nala name has a rich and diverse cultural heritage. In Sanskrit, it means pipe symbolizing graceful or delicate and is also associated with the Nala tree. In Swahili, it means successful or queen often reflecting leadership and grace. This name is linked to Hebrew and Arabic girl names which can mean successful or beloved. It has gained popularity in many English-speaking countries affected by its cultural importance and positive associations. This name is also a character name in various books, games and stories often associated with royalty, nature or leadership roles.
Modern girl names like Nala are widely known in popular culture especially as the name of Simba’s childhood friend and later queen in Disney’s “The Lion King”. Its character is described as strong, wise and compassionate. This name is also used as a unisex name in some cultures and is pronounced NAH-lah. In numerology, it is often connected to creativity, compassion and leadership qualities. Its ranking is generally in the lower half of the top 1000 names. Girl names that start with N have a wonderful variety of lovely and unique options to explore.
Source: Social Security Administration, Girl Names Data