Find out how popular the first name Phalla has been for the last 1 years (from 1986 to 1986) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Phalla by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Phalla is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1986, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Phalla.

The history of the first name Phalla

The name Phalla has its origins in ancient Sanskrit, one of the oldest languages of the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "phala," which means "fruit" or "result." The name is believed to have first emerged around the 5th century BCE during the Vedic period in India.

In Hindu mythology, Phalla is associated with the concept of reaping the fruits of one's actions, or karma. The name is often given to children with the hope that they will lead a life of righteousness and reap positive consequences or "fruits" from their deeds.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Phalla can be found in the Mahabharata, the ancient Hindu epic composed between the 8th and 9th centuries BCE. In this epic, Phalla is the name of a character who is said to have been a wise and virtuous individual.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Phalla. One such person was Phalla Vacaspati (1020-1090 CE), a renowned Indian philosopher and logician who made significant contributions to the field of Nyaya, one of the six schools of Hindu philosophy.

Another notable bearer of the name was Phalla Narayan (1540-1610 CE), a Hindu poet and scholar from the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. He is renowned for his work "Phalla Bhakti," a collection of devotional poems dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Krishna.

In the 18th century, Phalla Devi (1720-1795) was a prominent figure in the Sikh tradition. She was a highly respected spiritual leader and is credited with establishing several Gurdwaras (Sikh places of worship) in the region of Punjab.

During the 19th century, Phalla Bhushan (1835-1895) was a celebrated Indian mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and is particularly known for his work on the motion of planets and the calculation of eclipses.

More recently, Phalla Sharma (1920-2005) was an eminent Indian playwright and writer who received numerous awards and accolades for his literary works, including the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1979.

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