Ahalya
Ahalya is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Flawless; unploughed land”.
| Meaning | Flawless; unploughed land |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | अहल्या |
| Pronunciation | uh-HUL-yah |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India |
Meaning and origin of Ahalya
Ahalya is the wife of the sage Gautama in Hindu tradition. The name is explained in two ways: as 'not ploughed', describing untouched land, or as 'without blemish', a reading the Ramayana itself gives when it says she was made flawless. In the epic she is cursed after Indra deceives her and is freed by Rama. She is honoured as one of the Panchakanya, five celebrated women of Hindu lore.
Is Ahalya a Hindu name?
Ahalya is a figure of the Ramayana and the Puranas, remembered as one of the Panchakanya recited in a traditional morning prayer.
How popular is Ahalya?
A classical name used occasionally in India, more often in its spelling Ahilya.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ahalya mean?
Ahalya means 'Flawless; unploughed land'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Ahalya a Hindu name?
Ahalya is a figure of the Ramayana and the Puranas, remembered as one of the Panchakanya recited in a traditional morning prayer.
How do you pronounce Ahalya?
Ahalya is pronounced uh-HUL-yah.
Is Ahalya a boy or girl name?
Ahalya is usually a girl name.