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