Nala: what's the real meaning?

[atouchofgrace]

What's the real meaning of the name Nala? Usually, people say Nala means gift but in SP's special features it says Nala means nothing, they've just because it sounds pretty. I came across with this information:

Nala is sometimes listed as being a feminine name of African origin and meaning beloved. It is also occasionally reported as being gift in Swahili, however this isn't correct. The common Swahili word for gift is zawadi

And with this one:

The meaning of the name Nala is successful.

And this one:

In Swahili the meaning of the name Nala is gift.

And this one:

The name Nala means queen.

Whatever it means, it must be pretty.

[Simbadacub]

Well, Obviously, It means a lot of things.

[SilverSimba01]

a name can have many meanings

[atouchofgrace]

a name can have many meanings

Yes, but usually not so many and so different meanings (I guess).

[TheRoguePrince]

Just look at Simba, I made the stupid mistake of believing it only meant lion, that was grossly incorrect

[atouchofgrace]

Just look at Simba, I made the stupid mistake of believing it only meant lion, that was grossly incorrect

Really? Let me just check that out...

[TheRoguePrince]

ya, I got shot to pieces for that one

[Simbadacub]

Simba does also mean Tiger

[TheRoguePrince]

and lots of other fun things apperantly

[Simbadacub]

Yes, I know, Lol