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Nala

NAH-lah

/ˈnɑːlɑː/

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Nala

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Swahili
Meaning
Gift, queen; popularised by The Lion King.
Gender
female

Common mispronunciations

NAL-uhNAY-luh

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