Malay Names

Malay names meaning royalty

102 names

This list describes where each name comes from (mostly Arabic), not the religion of anyone who bears it. 31 two-word names (such as Nur … or Muhammad …) follow the one-word names; see also name combinations.

Names: 102
Boy: 64
Girl: 37
Origins: 10

Language of origin

Arabic 74 · 73%
Persian 11 · 11%
Sanskrit 4 · 3.9%
Turkish 3 · 2.9%
Other origins 10 · 9.8%

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: 64 Girl: 37

Unisex names count for each gender JPN records them under.

About this list

102 Malay names whose meaning relates to royalty: 64 boys, 37 girls. Most common origins: Arabic 73%, Persian 11%, Sanskrit 4%. Other themes they share: leadership (21), light (15), faith (8).

Near the top: Wan, Siti, Puteri, Putri. See also all names meaning royalty.

Other meanings (Malay Names)

Frequently asked questions

How many Malay names mean royalty?

102 names: 64 for boys and 37 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 73%, Persian 11%, Sanskrit 4%. The same names often also mean leadership (21), light (15), faith (8).

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.