What does Nala mean in Swahili?

In Swahili and other languages spoken in countries of Africa, it means queen, lion and successful woman. Another variant is Nala. This means 'gift' in Swahili. A descendant of the Arabic, "Naħla" means Bee in the Maltese language.
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What does a Nala mean?

Meaning:successful. Nala is a feminine name originating from many African cultures. In Swahili, this name means “queen,” “lion,” and “successful”.
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Does Nala mean Princess?

What is the meaning of the name Nala? The feminine Nala means “queen”, “lion” and “gift” in Swahili and “bee” in Arabic or Maltese (from “Naħla”).
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Is Nala a human name?

The name Nala is primarily a female name of African origin that means Successful.
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What does Nala mean in Sesotho?

Pula (Rain) and Nala (Prosperity) in Sesotho though, not sure in Setswana.
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What does Nala mean in Swahili?



How common is the name Nala?

Nala was the 692nd most popular girls name. In 2020 there were 402 baby girls named Nala. 1 out of every 4,356 baby girls born in 2020 are named Nala.
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What does the name Kiara mean?

Kiara means "light" or "clear" as a variation of the traditional Italian spelling of the name Chiara. Chiara is the Italian form of the name Clare or Clara. Kiara is also a variation of the Irish name Ciara, which means "dark" or "black." Ciara is the feminine form of the Irish name Ciar or Ciarán.
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Can I name my child Nala?

The name Nala is girl's name of African origin. A Disney name—Nala was the friend who became the wife of Simba, hero of The Lion King. It debuted on the US Top 1000 in 2015. Keenen Ivory Wayans used it for his daughter.
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Does Nala mean gift?

Nala, Simba's dear friend and betrothed, is bestowed with the name “gift” or “beloved” which is what Nala means in Swahili, and her mother's name Sarafina means “bright star”. Simba's mother's name, Sarabi, means “mirage” an interesting choice, but a gorgeous word nonetheless.
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Is Nala a popular girl name?

After an anomalous appearance at Number 855 in 1941, Nyla remained off the popularity charts until 2001, where it has remained ever since.
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What color is Nala?

Physical appearance. Nala appears as a slender cream-colored lioness with turquoise eyes. As a cub, she had a pink nose, but her nose is brown as an adult. Both the inside of her ears and the small tuft of fur on her tail are tan.
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Does Nala mean honey bee?

Meaning of Nahla

Nahla means "honeybee" with the harsh "H"-the arabic sound of the letter- in Arabic.
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What name means gift from God?

Mikelle – or Mikell, meaning "a gift from God."
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What does Nuka mean in Swahili?

Nuka Means "Stink"

The Swahili name chosen for Nuka is perfect for this ragged lion.
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What does the name Mia mean?

Mia is believed to originally stem from the ancient Egyptian word Mr, which means beloved. The name has since come to be linked to the Italian word mia, meaning mine, and is also recognized as a derivation from the Slavic word Mila, meaning dear or darling.
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What does Fuli mean in Swahili?

Fuli - Extremely Fast. Furaha - Happiness. Goigoi - Sluggish, Slow.
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What does Zazu mean in African?

Zazu- “Movement”
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What does Zira mean in Swahili?

The name Zira is girl's name meaning "moonlight".
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Where is Nala from?

Nala was born to an unnamed male lion and Sarafina. She lived in the Pride Lands as a member of Mufasa's pride. As per the law of the Pride Lands monarchy, she was betrothed to Simba, the prince heir of Pride Rock. The two were best friends throughout their childhood.
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What does Nyla mean in Africa?

Meaning of Nyla: Name Nyla in the African, Arabic origin, means The one who is humble and meek..
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What does Nyla mean in the Bible?

The meaning of the name “Nyla” is: “Cloud or champion”.
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Is Nyla a black name?

Nyla is a name that appears to be most common among African-Americans in the United States. Our assumption is that Nyla is an Americanized spelling variation of the Arabic female name Nā'ila (from the male Nā'il) meaning 'winner, attainment of desires'.
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