Barbaralaka
Barbaralaka (बर्बरालका) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She adorned with curly, flowing locks of hair”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Barbaralaka (बर्बरालका) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She adorned with curly, flowing locks of hair”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Barbaralaka (बर्बरालका, IAST: Barbarālakā) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She adorned with curly, flowing locks of hair”. From 'barbara' (curly, wavy — describing hair with a natural, luxuriant wave) and 'alaka' (lock of hair, tress), Barbarālakā paints a vivid devotional portrait of the Devī's captivating beauty.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The word 'barbara' in Sanskrit can denote curly or wavy form, and 'alaka' specifically refers to the beautiful curling locks that frame a divine face — a detail celebrated in dhyāna verses and iconographic traditions. This epithet appears in the Devī's physical description within the Sahasranāma, evoking the sensory richness of her divine form as visualized in meditation.
Lalitā is praised with this name as part of a series of epithets glorifying her transcendent physical beauty, reminding the devotee that even her outward form is a manifestation of divine grace. Pronounced bar-ba-raa-lah-KAA, it has a melodic quality suitable for a given name.
Scriptural source
Barbaralaka appears in the Lalitha Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Lalitha.
Barbaralaka — Name Facts
- Meaning
- She adorned with curly, flowing locks of hair
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Rohini
- Rashi
- Vrishabha (Taurus)
- Numerology
- 9
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Barbaralaka mean?
Barbaralaka is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “She adorned with curly, flowing locks of hair”.
Is Barbaralaka a boy or girl name?
Barbaralaka is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Barbaralaka?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Barbaralaka aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Barbaralaka?
The Chaldean name number of Barbaralaka is 9.
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