Malay Names
Malay names meaning courage
33 names
This list describes where each name comes from (mostly Arabic), not the religion of anyone who bears it. 10 two-word names (such as Nur … or Muhammad …) follow the one-word names; see also name combinations.
- Names
- 33
- Boy
- 31
- Girl
- 2
- Origins
- 5
Language of origin
Boy: 31 Girl: 2
Names
- Azmi♂Resolve
- Hamzah♂Lion
- Iskandar♂Arabic form of Alexander, 'defending men'
- Faris♂Horseman, knight
- Azami♂Resolve
- Sarimah♀Resolute
- Syahid♂Witness
- Syuhada♀Witnesses
- As'ad♂Lion
- Ghazi♂Warrior
- Haidar♂Lion
- Mujahid♂Fighter
- Hammam♂Gallant, magnanimous, brave
- Husam♂Sharp sword
- Sharim♂Resolute
- Usamah♂Lion
- Askari♂Soldier
- Hamsah♂Lion
- Hermansyah♂Army man
- Humam♂Gallant
- Mujahidin♂Those who strive
- Pahlawan♂Warrior
- Samsir♂Sword
- Ahmad Haidar♂Most praiseworthy · lion
- Ahmad Hamzah♂Most praiseworthy · lion
- Muhammad Azmi♂Praised · commendable · resolve · determination
- Muhammad Faris♂Praised · commendable · horseman, knight
- Muhammad Hamzah♂Praised · commendable · lion
- Muhammad Mardani♂Praised · commendable · manly · brave
- Muhammad Syahid♂Praised · commendable · witness · martyr
- Ahmad Abbas♂Most praiseworthy · austere
- Muhammad Abbas♂Praised · austere
- Muhammad Azami♂Praised · resolve · determination
About this list
33 Malay names whose meaning relates to courage: 31 boys, 2 girls. Most common origins: Arabic 91%, European 3%, Malay 3%. Other themes they share: strength (17), faith (5), protection (1).
Near the top: Azmi, Hamzah, Iskandar, Faris. See also all names meaning courage and the same meaning in other traditions.
See also
Other meanings (Malay Names)
Frequently asked questions
How many Malay names mean courage?
33 names: 31 for boys and 2 for girls (unisex names count in both when recorded for that gender).
Where do these names come from?
By the first origin recorded in the sources: Arabic 91%, European 3%, Malay 3%. The same names often also mean strength (17), faith (5), protection (1).
Names are shared across communities. The categories on this site are for browsing only: they describe a name and its spelling, not anyone’s ethnicity, religion or background.