Discover and Shortlist Your Perfect Baby Names!
Malay names are deeply tied to Islamic traditions, Malay heritage, and natural elements. Names like Aisyah (alive) and Roslan (lion) reflect spiritual values, ancestry, and virtues. These names honor the cultural richness and linguistic identity of the Malay people.
| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azean | Azean: Malay name meaning "beauty," associated with grace and femininity. | Malay | Girl | |
| Jantan | Jantan is a unique Malay name meaning "male" or "masculine." | Malay | Boy | |
| Jermal | Jermal means "reef" in Malay, symbolizing nature and resilience. | Malay | Boy | |
| Jurisah | Jurisah: Unique Malay name meaning "expert in legitimacy," predominantly female. | Malay | Girl | |
| Malay | Malay is a unisex name meaning "mountain" from Southeast Asia. | Malay | Unisex | |
| Malaya | Malaya means "land of the Malays," originating from Malay language. | Malay, Malaysian | Girl | |
| malaysia | "Malaysia" derives from "Malaya," meaning "land of the Malays." | Malay, Malaysian | Either | |
| Maslan | Maslan means "golden path" in Malay, symbolizing success and prosperity. | Malay | Unisex | |
| Maslinda | Maslinda: Malay name meaning "beautiful," associated with feminine charm. | Malay | Girl | |
| Noriza | Noriza: a unique Malay name meaning "light" or "radiance." | Malay | Girl | |
| Normah | Normah: Malay name meaning "exemplary," elegant, and moderately popular. | Malay | Girl | |
| Orang | Orang is a unique unisex name meaning "person" in Malay. | Malay | Unisex | |
| Petai | Petai is a culturally significant name derived from a bean. | Malay | Unisex | |
| Pilah | Pilah means "to choose," is a unisex name from Malaysia. | Malay | Unisex | |
| Ramlee | Ramlee means "one who brings joy"; of Arabic and Malay origin. | Arabic, Malay, Malaysian | Boy | |
| Sempalah | Sempalah: Unique Malay name meaning "small piece," used for anyone. | Malay | Unisex | |
| Tengku | Tengku: a unisex Malay name with cultural significance and elegance. | Malay | Unisex | |
| Wira | Wira: Unisex Malay name meaning "hero" or "warrior," symbolizing strength. | Malay | Unisex |
