Jalad (जलद) is a Hindu boy name meaning “A cloud; giver of water”.
Jalad means “A cloud; giver of water”. Jalad (जलद · జలద్) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “A cloud; giver of water”. It is formed from jala (water) and da (giver). By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “ज” falls in Uttara Ashadha nakshatra, pada 3, within Makara rashi (Capricorn).
Jalad name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Jalad |
|---|---|
| Meaning | A cloud; giver of water |
| Gender | Hindu boy name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Roots | jala (water) + da (giver) |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | जलद |
| Telugu | జలద్ |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | jalada |
| Pronunciation | Ja-lad |
| First syllable | ज |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Ashadha (pada 3) |
| Rashi | Makara (Capricorn) |
| Numerology | 1 (Chaldean) · 1 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Water & rivers |
Meaning and Sanskrit roots of Jalad
Jalad is a classical Sanskrit name. It is built from:
- jala — water
- da — giver
Each root can be looked up in the Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries).
Nakshatra and rashi for Jalad
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “ज” of Jalad falls in Uttara Ashadha nakshatra, pada 3, which lies in Makara rashi (Capricorn). This follows directly from the chart.
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How to write Jalad
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): जलद
- Telugu: జలద్
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): jalada
How to pronounce Jalad
Say it as “Ja-lad” — 2 spoken syllables.
Jalad is easy to say and spell in English-speaking countries — a practical choice for NRI families.
Names similar to Jalad
Jalaj, Ambudhar, Nirjhar, Parjanya, Pravah, Shon
Jalad: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Jalad?
Jalad means “A cloud; giver of water”. It is formed from jala (water) and da (giver).
Is Jalad a traditional or a modern name?
Jalad is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Jalad written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): जलद. In Telugu: జలద్. Sanskrit transliteration: jalada.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Jalad?
Its first syllable “ज” falls in Uttara Ashadha nakshatra (pada 3) and Makara rashi (Capricorn) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Jalad?
1 in Chaldean numerology and 1 in Pythagorean numerology.
Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.
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Jalad — Name Facts
- Meaning
- A cloud; giver of water
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Ashadha
- Rashi
- Makara (Capricorn)
- Numerology
- 1
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jalad mean?
Jalad is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “A cloud; giver of water”.
Is Jalad a boy or girl name?
Jalad is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Jalad?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Jalad aligns with the Uttara Ashadha nakshatra, under the Makara (Capricorn) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Jalad?
The Chaldean name number of Jalad is 1.
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