Sarala
Sarala is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Straightforward, simple, sincere”.
| Meaning | Straightforward, simple, sincere |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | सरला |
| Pronunciation | SUH-ruh-lah |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India |
Meaning and origin of Sarala
Sarala is the feminine of Sanskrit sarala, which literally means 'straight' (it is also the name of a pine tree) and by extension 'honest, sincere, uncomplicated'. The name is used across India, including Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Maharashtra and Bengal, and was especially common in the mid-twentieth century. Sarala Das, an Odia poet of the fifteenth century, wrote the Odia Mahabharata, though he was a man.
Is Sarala a Hindu name?
Sarala is a Sanskrit word name praising sincerity rather than invoking a deity. Hindu families have long valued it for its simple moral meaning.
How popular is Sarala?
A traditional girls' name, more common among older generations.
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Spellings and variants of Sarala
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sarala mean?
Sarala means 'Straightforward, simple, sincere'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Sarala a Hindu name?
Sarala is a Sanskrit word name praising sincerity rather than invoking a deity. Hindu families have long valued it for its simple moral meaning.
How do you pronounce Sarala?
Sarala is pronounced SUH-ruh-lah.
Is Sarala a boy or girl name?
Sarala is usually a girl name.