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Names of Malay origin

166 names

166 names whose origin traces to Malay. The language a name comes from says nothing about who uses it.

Names
166
Boy
34
Girl
127
Categories
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Top meaning themes

  1. Light 22
  2. Faith 13
  3. Royalty 8
  4. Nature 8
  5. Peace 7
  6. Flowers 7
  7. Beauty 7
  8. Purity 6
Names on this list in each meaning theme (a name can sit in several).

Boy: 34 Girl: 127

Unisex names count for each gender recorded for them.

Names

About this list

This list gathers names whose origin traces to Malay: Malay words used as names, such as words for nature, flowers and qualities. Among the most common in our data: Rohani, Siti, Wan. The origin describes the word behind a name, not the person who bears it; the same names are used across communities, and a name may reach Malaysia through another language. Only names whose meaning and origin are backed by a source are listed here. See all origins, and the guide to name spellings for why spellings differ.

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Frequently asked questions

Are Malay names used by only one community?

No. The origin does not show anyone’s ethnicity, religion or background. We describe the name and the word behind it, nothing more.

Why do spellings here differ from the original?

Names are written in the Latin alphabet with no single official system, and sounds in the source language do not always match it one to one. Common spellings have their own page, and others are noted on it.