The baby name Mangla is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmʌŋɡlə/ (MUNG-glah).
The baby name Mangla is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmʌŋɡlə/ (MUNG-glah).
Mangla is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.
Mangla is a feminine Indian name rooted in Sanskrit maṅgala, meaning “auspicious, blessed, conducive to well‑being.” In classical and modern Indo‑Aryan languages (Hindi, Punjabi, Sindhi, Gujarati), the form Mangla/Maṅglā reflects the feminine of Mangala and conveys luck, prosperity, and favorable omens; it also resonates with Hindu ritual vocabulary (mangalam “benediction”) and with Tuesday/Mars (Mangal) in the astrological lexicon. The name is an epithet of Parvati as Mangalā Gaurī, reinforcing associations of fortune and marital bliss.
Usage is documented across North and Western India and among the Sindhi community, with occasional presence in Jain and Buddhist milieus where maṅgala denotes auspicious blessings (e.g., Mangala Sutta). Variants and related forms include Mangala (pan‑Indian, Sanskritic), Mangal (often masculine or unisex), Mangali (regional), and the transliteration Maṅglā. Cognate or thematically linked names are Shubha/Shobha and Saubhagya. Mangla suits families seeking a culturally resonant, prosperity‑evoking choice.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MV | Boys | 0 | #79 | 1 | 3,375 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #422 | 3 | 15,987 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #563 | 69 | 13,121 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #592 | 6 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #735 | 9 | 18,093 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #916 | 3 | 17,948 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #966 | 36 | 16,750 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 5 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,080 | 13 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,555 | 60 | 28,008 |
Mangla is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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