Pala is a female name of Scandinavian origin, meaning "Humble" and "Small." It is a name that reflects modesty and humility. In addition to being a personal name, Pala is also associated with various places and entities around the world. In Chad, it is the capital of the region of Mayo-Kebbi Ouest, and in India, it is a town in the state of Kerala. The name is also connected to the Pala Empire, an imperial power originating in Bengal during the Late Classical period, as well as various villages and parishes in Estonia. Pala is further featured in fiction, such as being a fictional island in Aldous Huxley's novel "Island" and a town in the video game "Far Cry 2." Additionally, it is associated with an album by Friendly Fires and a folk-theatre form native to Odisha, India. Pala holds significance in Turkish history and is linked to a Bronze Age country in northern Anatolia.