Name Meaning & Origin
"Name of the princess of Puru dynasty and wife of sage Gautama. She was seduced by Indra, cursed by her husband and liberated by Rāma in Ramayana."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
In Hindu mythology, Ahalya also spelt as Ahilya, is the wife of the sage Gautama Maharishi. Many Hindu scriptures describe her legend of seduction by the king of the gods Indra, her husband's curse for her infidelity, and her liberation from the curse by the god Rama.
In Hindu mythology, Ahalya also spelt as Ahilya, is the wife of the sage Gautama Maharishi. Many Hindu scriptures describe her legend of seduction by the king of the gods Indra, her husband's curse for her infidelity, and her liberation from the curse by the god Rama.
Life Path 3 — Creativity & Expression: Charismatic, artistic, and highly communicative.
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Root element "Ahalya" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Name of the princess of Puru dynasty and wife of sage Gautama. She was seduced by Indra, cursed by her husband and liberated by Rāma in Ramayana.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~11 people named Ahalya in the US. Peaked in 2007 with 6 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Ahalya is 3, associated with Creativity & Expression. Soul Urge: 3. Personality: 9.
Ahalya is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.
Approximately 11 people in the United States are named Ahalya. The name peaked in 2007 with 6 recorded uses.
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