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Malay Names

Malay names meaning flowers

45 names

This list describes where each name comes from (mostly Arabic), not the religion of anyone who bears it. 17 two-word names (such as Nur … or Muhammad …) follow the one-word names; see also name combinations.

Names
45
Boy
5
Girl
40
Origins
6

Language of origin

Arabic: 34 (76%)Persian: 7 (16%)Malay: 1 (2.2%)English: 1 (2.2%)Origin not classified: 2 (4.4%) 45 names
Names on this list by the first language of origin recorded in the sources. The origin describes the word behind a name, not the person who bears it.

Boy: 5 Girl: 40

Unisex names count for each gender JPN records them under.

Names

About this list

45 Malay names whose meaning relates to flowers: 5 boys, 40 girls. Most common origins: Arabic 76%, Persian 16%, Malay 2%. Other themes they share: nature (18), light (14), beauty (3).

Near the top: Yasmin, Zaharah, Zahra, Mawar. See also all names meaning flowers and the same meaning in other traditions.

See also

Other meanings (Malay Names)

Frequently asked questions

How many Malay names mean flowers?

45 names: 5 for boys and 40 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 76%, Persian 16%, Malay 2%. The same names often also mean nature (18), light (14), beauty (3).

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.