Malay Names
Malay names meaning strength
116 names
This list describes where each name comes from (mostly Arabic), not the religion of anyone who bears it. 44 two-word names (such as Nur … or Muhammad …) follow the one-word names; see also name combinations.
- Names
- 116
- Boy
- 96
- Girl
- 16
- Origins
- 7
Language of origin
Boy: 96 Girl: 16
Names
- Muhammad Ammar♂Builder, developer
- Azizah♀Precious, dear, mighty
- Aziz♂Powerful, respected, beloved
- Hamzah♂Lion
- Saiful♂Sword (element sayf al-, 'sword of the')
- Kadir♂Capable
- Izzat♂Honour
- Izzuddin♂Might of the faith
- Azim♂Great
- Saifuddin♂Sword of the faith
- Akbar♂Greater
- Azami♂Resolve
- Azah♀Honour
- Zubir♂Pieces of iron
- Azis♂Mighty
- Faiq♂Superior, excellent
- Hazim♂Firm, resolute
- Izzah♀Honour
- Kahar♂The one who subdues
- Rostam♂Strong as a river
- Saifullah♂Sword of God
- Sarimah♀Resolute
- As'ad♂Lion
- Haidar♂Lion
- Jabar♂Almighty, mighty
- Mujahid♂Fighter
- Saif♂Sword
- Shaukat♂Grandeur, power
- Ammad♂Pillar
- Aqwa♂Stronger
- Ashkar♂Fair-haired (Ashqar)
- Asis♂Mighty
- Bunyamin♂Son of the right hand
- Hammam♂Gallant, magnanimous, brave
- Hazmi♂Resolute
- Husam♂Sharp sword
- Izz♂Might
- Izzul♂Glory of (…)
- Jabal♂Mountain
- Jamin♂Right hand
- Kabeer♂Great
- Kawi♂Strong, powerful
- Maha♂Most
- Matin♂Firm
- Muiz♂Giver of honour
- Samud♂Steadfastness, firmness
- Sinan♂Spearhead
- Sirkhan♂Wolf
- Usamah♂Lion
- Yamin♂Right side
- Zulfiqar♂Possessor of the vertebrae (name of Ali's sword)
- Arkan♂Cornerstones
- Faiqah♀Outstanding
- Ghalib♂Victorious, prevailing
- Hamsah♂Lion
- Himmah♀Ambition
- Hisar♂Fortress
- Humam♂Gallant
- Imad♂Pillar
- Imaduddin♂Pillar of the faith
- Jibril♂Arabic form of Gabriel
- Jihad♂♀Struggle
- Kuat♂Strong
- Mujahidin♂Those who strive
- Mushab♂Hard
- Namira♀Female leopard
- Pahlawan♂Warrior
- Qudrat♂Power
- Samsir♂Sword
- Tamim♂Strong and solid
- Taufan♂Typhoon
- Tsabita♀Steadfast
- Usaid♂Little lion
- Muhammad Haikal♂Temple · framework, structure
- Abdul Azim♂Servant of the Magnificent
- Abdul Azis♂Servant of · mighty · dear
- Abdul Aziz♂Servant of the Powerful and Beloved
- Abdul Kadir♂Servant of capable · powerful
- Abdul Kahar♂Servant of the Subduer
- Abu Hashim♂Father of the breaker
- Ahmad Azam♂Most praiseworthy · greatest
- Ahmad Haidar♂Most praiseworthy · lion
- Ahmad Hashim♂Most praiseworthy · crusher, breaker
- Ahmad Izzuddin♂Most praiseworthy · might of the faith
- Muhammad Azam♂Praised · greatest
- Muhammad Azim♂Praised · commendable · great · magnificent
- Muhammad Azis♂Praised · commendable · mighty · dear
- Muhammad Aziz♂Praised · powerful, respected, beloved
- Muhammad Azmi♂Praised · commendable · resolve · determination
- Muhammad Faiq♂Praised · commendable · superior, excellent
- Muhammad Hamzah♂Praised · commendable · lion
- Muhammad Hazim♂Praised · commendable · firm, resolute
- Muhammad Izzat♂Praised · honour
- Muhammad Izzuddin♂Praised · commendable · might of the faith
- Muhammad Rafee♂Praised · commendable · high, exalted
- Muhammad Saifuddin♂Praised · commendable · sword of the faith
- Muhammad Saiful♂Praised · commendable · sword (element sayf al-, 'sword of the')
- Muhammad Sharim♂Praised · resolute, firm
- Muhammad Zubir♂Praised · commendable · pieces of iron
- Nor Azah♀Light · honour · power
- Nor Azam♂♀Light · greatest
- Nor Azmi♂♀Light · resolve, determination
- Nor Saiful♂♀Light · sword (element sayf al-, 'sword of the')
- Nurul Izzah♀Light of honour
- Ahmad Aziz♂Most praiseworthy · powerful, respected, beloved
- Ahmad Azmi♂Most praiseworthy · resolve · determination
- Ahmad Kadir♂Most praiseworthy · capable · powerful
- Muhammad Akbar♂Praised · greater · greatest
- Muhammad Gabriel♂Praised · God is my strong man
- Muhammad Kadir♂Praised · capable · powerful
- Nur Azah♀Light · honour · power
- Nur Sarimah♀Light · resolute, firm
- Nurul Azah♀Light of honour · power
- Siti Azah♀Lady of honour · power
- Siti Azizah♀Lady · dear, precious, mighty
- Siti Izzah♀Lady · honour · power
About this list
116 Malay names whose meaning relates to strength: 96 boys, 16 girls. Most common origins: Arabic 94%, Persian 2%, Urdu 1%. Other themes they share: faith (18), courage (17), light (8).
Near the top: Muhammad Ammar, Azizah, Aziz, Hamzah. See also all names meaning strength and the same meaning in other traditions.
See also
Other meanings (Malay Names)
Frequently asked questions
How many Malay names mean strength?
116 names: 96 for boys and 16 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 94%, Persian 2%, Urdu 1%. The same names often also mean faith (18), courage (17), light (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.