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The baby name Amalesh is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /əˈmɑːleʃ/ — uh-MAH-lesh.

Amalesh is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Indian, Sanskrit
Pronunciation: /əˈmɑːleʃ/ — uh-MAH-lesh

What is the meaning of the name Amalesh ?

The baby name Amalesh is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /əˈmɑːleʃ/ — uh-MAH-lesh.

Amalesh is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.

Amalesh is a masculine given name from the Indo‑Aryan sphere, formed from Sanskrit amala (“spotless, pure”) and īśa (“lord, ruler”). The compound Amaleśa > Amalesh conveys “stainless lord” or “lord of purity,” a theophoric sense often linked to Shiva in Shaiva contexts but also evoking general moral impeccability. In Eastern Indo‑Aryan languages, ś is rendered as “sh,” producing the modern spelling.

Usage clusters in Bengali- and Assamese-speaking communities, with presence across India and the diaspora since the 20th century. Variants and related forms include Amal (short form), Amalesh/Amalesha (orthographic), Amaleśa (transliterated with diacritics), and the extended Amaleshwar/Amalesvara (“immaculate lord”). Feminine cognates include Amala. The name appeals for its serene meaning and Sanskritic heritage while remaining distinctive and easy to pronounce.

Amalesh has the following similar or variant Names

Amalesh – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
BD Boys 0 #561 16 10,045
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
IN Girls 0 #652 3 13,121
QA Boys 0 #735 9 18,093
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
KW Boys 0 #798 9 18,755
OM Boys 0 #912 7 17,948
IN Boys 0 #962 40 16,750
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
SA Girls 0 #1,013 2 25,931
AE Boys 0 #1,076 17 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,180 3 25,439
SA Boys 0 #1,604 11 28,008

Amalesh is popular in 13 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Amalesh

Amalesh is predominantly a boy's name.
Amalesh is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /əˈmɑːleʃ/ — uh-MAH-lesh.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Amalesh, Amalesha, Amalēśa and Amaleshwar.
Across languages, Amalesh has these equivalents: Amal (pure), Amala (female, pure), Amalesha (alternative form), Amaleshwar (lord of purity).
Amalesh is a name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in India. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within India and its diaspora communities.