218 Malay Baby Names With Meanings

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Whether you’re looking for a Malay name that’s easy to pronounce or something that’s cool and edgy, we’ll help you find what you are looking for. Just keep reading. Most of the Malay baby names are drawn from the Arabic language, but names with Sanskrit, Javanese, and Malay origin are also common. Chinese Malaysians prefer sticking to their culture and pick traditional Chinese names. These names have three words, in which the first name is Chinese family name, and the other two parts form the indivisible Chinese given name. A Malay baby name consists of a personal name, which is used in the day-to-day circumstances, and a patronym. Malay people do not use the family name. The patronym for men includes the Arabic word ‘bin’, which means ‘son of’, followed by the personal name of the father. For the women, the patronym consists of the Arabic word ‘binti’, which means ‘daughter of’, followed by the father’s name. Malay women are not required to change their surnames, as done in some cultures. Addenda, the practice of using two names, is also common among Malay people. The common addenda in male names are Muhammad, Mat, Abdul and Ahmed. And the common addenda in female Malay names are Noor and Siti. If you want to bestow a unique Malaysian name on your child, take a look at our list below. We’ve gathered some amazing Malay baby names for you.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Aaaqil	Boy	One who is wise and intelligent.
一个adam	Boy	Malay version of Adam, meaning ‘father of mankind’.
一个afaaq	Boy	Horizons
一个afiyat	Girl	Health, freedom from illness.
一个arifa	Girl	One endowed with great knowledge.
一个ati	Boy	The one who is generous.
Aatiya	Girl	Giver.
一个ayiz	Boy	Replacement, something given to you in place of something you have lost.
一个ayizah	Girl	Replacement
一个baasa	Girl	Lioness

一个dam	Boy	Man, earth
一个diputera	Boy	First son or first prince.
一个diputeri	Girl	First daughter or princess
一个eni	Girl	Original, pure, and true
一个fan	Boy	Growth and progress
一个feen	Girl	Forgiveness or one of a forgiving nature.
一个fsah	Boy	一个n eloquent man.
一个hkam	Boy	One who is extremely wise, decisive, and just.
一个hmad	Boy	Much praised. One of many names of the prophet Muhammad.
一个idan	Unisex	Little and Fiery

一个ishah	Girl	Different spelling of Aisha, A wife of Islamic prophet Mohammed
一个jaar	Girl	Reward
一个jiad	Boy	One who is noble, generous and gracious.
一个licia	Girl	Of Noble Birth
一个maal	Girl	Hopes and expectations.
一个noud	Girl	Brave, strong and courageous.
一个qil	Boy	一个gifted intelligent being who is wise and reasonable
一个qsad	Boy	一个chiever, goal-setter
一个rhaa	Boy	Calm or serene.
一个rwaa	Girl	Softness, lightness

一个ryan	Boy	Beyond anyone's strength
一个swab	Boy	The one who is best.
一个theer	Boy	The light reflected from a sword’s blade, or a person of high status and good qualities.
一个wang	Boy	The eldest son
一个yyash	Boy	Long lived
一个zarnoush	Girl	Right in faith
Barzin	Boy	Name of a character in Shahnameh.
Bintang	Boy	Star
Bisaam	Boy	One who is always smiling.
Budiharto	Boy	One who is wise with the wealth.

Bujang	Boy	Bachelor
Bunga	Girl	Flower
Cahaya	Girl	Light or radiance.
Cempaka	Girl	Frangipani flower
Cik	Girl	Malaya word for Miss.
Cucu	Girl	一个grandchild
Delima	Girl	Ruby or pomegranate
Dhia	Girl	Splendor or glow.
Dinihari	Girl	Dawn
Esah	Girl	一个live

Fehmeed	Boy	One who is wise and intelligent.
Firash	Boy	Perceptiveness, Ingenuity
Fuaad	Boy	Heart or conscience.
Ghazaar	Boy	Etiquette, or manners
Hadees	Boy	Speech or dialogue of the almighty.
Haissam	Boy	一个sharp sword.
Hannah	Girl	Grace, Favour
Hapsah	Girl	Gathering
Haruun	Boy	Warrior lion
Haryati	Girl	Malay word for desire.

Hatar	Boy	Falcon or eagle.
Hazer	Boy	Ready or prepared.
Ibhar	Girl	Open like the ocean
Ibrat	Girl	Wisdom to learn from experience.
Ibtisama	Girl	Smile
Idrak	Boy	To comprehend, or to understand.
Iesa	Boy	Name of a Muslim prophet.
Iffaan	Boy	Time, season or weather.
Ihkam	Girl	Excellence, or mastery,
Imen	Unisex	Faith or belief

Indeela	Girl	Like a nightingale.
Ishraaq	Boy	Sunrise, or daybreak, A variant of Ishraq.
Ishraq	Boy	Sunrise or day break.
Ishtiqal	Boy	Independence, or sovereignty
Istiqlal	Boy	Sovereignty, or independence. A variant of Ishtiqal.
Iyaan	Boy	Time, era, epoch.
Izz	Unisex	This name symbolizes honor, glory and power.
Izzati	Girl	Respect, honor, prestige.
Jana	Girl	Man; People; One who is a kind human being
Jazaa	Girl	Recompense, reward for good deeds.

Jebat	Boy	Malay word for musk.
Jenab	Girl	Malay form of Zaynab, meaning a father's precious jewel.
Johan	Boy	German variation oh john meaning God is kind and gracious,skilled or champion.
Joyah	Girl	Malay form of Zoya, meaning life.
Junada	Boy	Helper, warrior or soldier.
Kasih	Girl	Love
Kechik	Boy	Small or little
Kembang	Girl	Flower, or blossom
Khajeer	Boy	Beauty and elegance.
Khatijah	Girl	一个name generally given to premature child.

Khilaal	Boy	Friendship, companionship.
Kuntum	Girl	Flower bud
Latipah	Girl	One who is gentle and kind.
Maarib	Girl	End goals
Mabrura	Girl	一个pious girl or woman who is accepted by Allah.
Maeen	Girl	Spring of water
Maeena	Girl	One who takes care of others.
Mahia	Girl	Life and earth
Mahsuri	Girl	The great queen
Mannal	Girl	一个ttainment, or achievement

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the naming conventions or restrictions in Malaysia?

Naming conventions in Malaysia adhere to a distinct structure, combining a given or personal name, a patronymic noun (bin for males and binte for females), and the father's given name. So, unlike Western countries, Malay names do not have family names (1). These conventions represent familial ties and are essential to Malaysian naming customs and traditions.

2. How have Malaysian baby names changed over time?

Malaysian baby names have transformed over time, witnessing a decline in the popularity of traditional Malay names, particularly in urban areas. Although these names continue to thrive in rural regions, there has been a noticeable shift towards embracing a broader spectrum of naming influences across Malaysia.

3. How do Malaysian parents incorporate their religious beliefs into their baby name choices?

Malaysian parents integrate their religious convictions into the selection of baby names by choosing names with profound religious and spiritual significance. Popular among Muslims are names like Muhammad, which means 'praised,' Fatimah, denoting 'one who abstains,' and Aisha, symbolizing 'alive.' On the other hand, Hindu parents often embrace titles derived from Hindu scriptures, gods, and goddesses like Laksmi and Shiva. Likewise, Christians may choose names with biblical origins, such as John, Peter, and Isabelle.

4. What are some Malaysian baby names meaning or signifying luck?

Su'ud, signifying 'luck,' Su'ad, meaning 'happiness' or 'luck,' and Sa'adah, representing 'luck' or 'happiness,' are some Malaysian baby names that symbolize luck or good fortune.

5. What are some popular baby names in Malaysia?

阿卜杜勒,年代ignifies 'servant of the powerful,' Ibrahim, a beautiful variation of Abraham, and Ruslan, derived from the enchanting name Yeruslan are some popular baby boy names in Malaysia. Aishah, meaning 'living,' Alya, translating to 'sky' or heaven,' and Siti, the Malay form of Sita, are some common baby girl names in Malaysia.

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