Nala

gift or beloved

GenderGirlOriginSwahiliSay itNAH-lahPopularityVery popular
Pronounced NAH-lah

About the name Nala

Famous as the lioness in The Lion King, Nala means beloved to many. It is sweet, melodic, and carries a sense of nobility.

Nala has a confident, adventurous spirit paired with real tenderness.

Fun fact

Nala rose sharply in popularity after the 1994 Disney film The Lion King, in which Nala is Simba's brave best friend and queen.

Variations

NalahNalla

Sibling name ideas

AmaraZuriKianJelani

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