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.
NAMES | MEANING | GENDER | |||
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Aaaqil | One who is wise and intelligent. | Boy | |||
Aadam | Malay version of Adam, meaning 'father of mankind'. | Boy | |||
Aafaaq | Horizons | Boy | |||
Aafiyat | Health, freedom from illness. | Girl | |||
Aarifa | One endowed with great knowledge. | Girl | |||
Aati | The one who is generous. | Boy | |||
Aatiya | Giver. | Girl | |||
Aayiz | Replacement, something given to you in place of something you have lost. | Boy | |||
Aayizah | Replacement | Girl | |||
Abaasa | Lioness | Girl | |||
Adam | Man, earth | Boy | |||
Adiputera | First son or first prince. | Boy | |||
Adiputeri | First daughter or princess | Girl | |||
Aeni | Original, pure, and true | Girl | |||
Afan | Growth and progress | Boy | |||
Afeen | Forgiveness or one of a forgiving nature. | Girl | |||
Afsah | An eloquent man. | Boy | |||
Ahkam | One who is extremely wise, decisive, and just. | Boy | |||
Ahmad | Much praised. One of many names of the prophet Muhammad. | Boy | |||
Aidan | Little and Fiery | Unisex | |||
Aishah | Different spelling of Aisha, A wife of Islamic prophet Mohammed | Girl | |||
Ajaar | Reward | Girl | |||
Ajiad | One who is noble, generous and gracious. | Boy | |||
Alicia | Of Noble Birth | Girl | |||
Amaal | Hopes and expectations. | Girl | |||
Anoud | Brave, strong and courageous. | Girl | |||
Aqil | A gifted intelligent being who is wise and reasonable | Boy | |||
Aqsad | Achiever, goal-setter | Boy | |||
Arhaa | Calm or serene. | Boy | |||
Arianna | Latin - Women from Hadria; Dark One; Old Greek - Very Holy Woman; A derivative of Adriana | Girl | |||
Arwaa | Softness, lightness | Girl | |||
Aryan | Beyond anyone's strength | Boy | |||
Aswab | The one who is best. | Boy | |||
Atheer | The light reflected from a sword's blade, or a person of high status and good qualities. | Boy | |||
Awang | The eldest son | Boy | |||
Ayyash | Long lived | Boy | |||
Azarnoush | Right in faith | Girl | |||
Barzin | Name of a character in Shahnameh. | Boy | |||
Bintang | Star | Boy | |||
Bisaam | One who is always smiling. | Boy | |||
Budiharto | One who is wise with the wealth. | Boy | |||
Bujang | Bachelor | Boy | |||
Bunga | Flower | Girl | |||
Cahaya | Light or radiance. | Girl | |||
Cempaka | Frangipani flower | Girl | |||
Cik | Malaya word for Miss. | Girl | |||
Cucu | A grandchild | Girl | |||
Delima | Ruby or pomegranate | Girl | |||
Dhia | Splendor or glow. | Girl | |||
Dinihari | Dawn | Girl | |||
Esah | Alive | Girl | |||
Fehmeed | One who is wise and intelligent. | Boy | |||
Firash | Perceptiveness, Ingenuity | Boy | |||
Fuaad | Heart or conscience. | Boy | |||
Ghazaar | Etiquette, or manners | Boy | |||
Hadees | Speech or dialogue of the almighty. | Boy | |||
Haissam | A sharp sword. | Boy | |||
Hannah | Grace, Favour | Girl | |||
Hapsah | Gathering | Girl | |||
Haruun | Warrior lion | Boy | |||
Haryati | Malay word for desire. | Girl | |||
Hatar | Falcon or eagle. | Boy | |||
Hazer | Ready or prepared. | Boy | |||
Ibhar | Open like the ocean | Girl | |||
Ibrat | Wisdom to learn from experience. | Girl | |||
Ibtisama | Smile | Girl | |||
Idrak | To comprehend, or to understand. | Boy | |||
Iesa | Name of a Muslim prophet. | Boy | |||
Iffaan | Time, season or weather. | Boy | |||
Ihkam | Excellence, or mastery, | Girl | |||
Imen | Faith or belief | Unisex | |||
Indeela | Like a nightingale. | Girl | |||
Ishraaq | Sunrise, or daybreak, A variant of Ishraq. | Boy | |||
Ishraq | Sunrise or day break. | Boy | |||
Ishtiqal | Independence, or sovereignty | Boy | |||
Istiqlal | Sovereignty, or independence. A variant of Ishtiqal. | Boy | |||
Iyaan | Time, era, epoch. | Boy | |||
Izz | This name symbolizes honor, glory and power. | Unisex | |||
Izzati | Respect, honor, prestige. | Girl | |||
Jana | Man; People; One who is a kind human being | Girl | |||
Jazaa | Recompense, reward for good deeds. | Girl | |||
Jebat | Malay word for musk. | Boy | |||
Jenab | Malay form of Zaynab, meaning a father's precious jewel. | Girl | |||
Johan | German variation oh john meaning God is kind and gracious,skilled or champion. | Boy | |||
Joyah | Malay form of Zoya, meaning life. | Girl | |||
Junada | Helper, warrior or soldier. | Boy | |||
Kasih | Love | Girl | |||
Kechik | Small or little | Boy | |||
Kembang | Flower, or blossom | Girl | |||
Khajeer | Beauty and elegance. | Boy | |||
Khatijah | A name generally given to premature child. | Girl | |||
Khilaal | Friendship, companionship. | Boy | |||
Kuntum | Flower bud | Girl | |||
Latipah | One who is gentle and kind. | Girl | |||
Maarib | End goals | Girl | |||
Mabrura | A pious girl or woman who is accepted by Allah. | Girl | |||
Maeen | Spring of water | Girl | |||
Maeena | One who takes care of others. | Girl | |||
Mahia | Life and earth | Girl | |||
Mahsuri | The great queen | Girl | |||