156 Malayalam Baby Names With Meanings

Malayalam Baby Names With Meanings

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Malayalam, a language with primordial sounds, displays a remarkable diversity through the variations in its vocabulary, distribution of phonological and grammatical elements, and intonation patterns. The names derived from a language as sonorous as Malayali has a wealth of meanings. Malayali people follow a definite structure of baby name conventions. Unlike names in other parts of India, the first name is not the given name but the family name, followed by the father’s name, and then the given name. And in the British Malabar, the format is a family name, then the given name, followed by the caste and title name, that too, if applicable. The Malayali family names are mostly of obscure origin, but some may have geographical influences. A few Keralites or Malayalis also add the prefix of villages they come from or their mother’s names. Another naming trend observed with the Malayalis is that they take the first two letters from the names of the parents and coin a unique name for their child. Keeping the popularity of this genre in mind, MomJunction has compiled an exhaustive list of Malayali baby names with meanings. These names are sure to connect your kids to their roots.
NameGenderMeaning
heart image Aami heart image baby boy sign Girl One who is dearly loved
heart image Abhisarikaa heart image baby boy sign Girl The beloved one.
heart image Acxa heart image baby boy sign Girl Woman with unparalleled beauty
heart image Dhanvine heart image baby boy sign Boy A name of Lord Rama. It means charity doer.
heart image Dhanya heart image baby boy sign Girl Thankful or lucky
heart image Dhanyata heart image baby boy sign Girl Success or fulfilment
heart image Dhatri heart image baby boy sign Girl Earth
heart image Dhaval heart image baby boy sign Boy The fair one, a fair child
heart image Dheeman heart image baby boy sign Boy An intelligent man.
heart image Idhant heart image baby boy sign Boy Bright and luminous
heart image Iha heart image baby boy sign Girl Wish
heart image Ihita heart image baby boy sign Girl Desire
heart image Ijay heart image baby boy sign Boy A name of Lord Vishnu
heart image Ijaya heart image baby boy sign Girl Sacrifice
heart image Iksha heart image baby boy sign Girl Sight
heart image Ikshan heart image baby boy sign Boy Sight
heart image Ikshu heart image baby boy sign Boy A Malayali word for sugarcane.
heart image Indeevar heart image baby boy sign Boy A blue lotus
heart image Indrakshi heart image baby boy sign Girl The one with beautiful eyes
heart image Indu heart image baby boy sign Girl Moon
heart image Indukala heart image baby boy sign Girl The moonlight
heart image Indulala heart image baby boy sign Girl Moonlight
heart image Induma heart image baby boy sign Girl Malayali term for moon.
heart image Indumukhi heart image baby boy sign Girl A woman with a moon like face.
heart image Inoday heart image baby boy sign Boy Sunrise
heart image Ipsit heart image baby boy sign Boy Desired, the desirable one
heart image Iravan heart image baby boy sign Boy The king of ocean.
heart image Jini heart image baby boy sign Girl A Malayalam variation of Jenny.
heart image Prayaag heart image baby boy sign Boy Three secred river's confluence: Ganga-Jamuna-Saraswati
heart image Pujya heart image baby boy sign Girl A person who is worthy of respect and worship
heart image Reman heart image baby boy sign Girl One calming and beautiful as a Song
heart image Reneeka heart image baby boy sign Girl A woman who is like a song
heart image Shardool heart image baby boy sign Boy A man brave as a lion, lion
heart image Shreeya heart image baby boy sign Girl A name of Goddess Lakshmi. It means lucky.
heart image Shrejal heart image baby boy sign Girl A beautiful name, meaning best, first or foremost.
heart image Shrena heart image baby boy sign Girl A name of Goddess Lakshmi.
heart image Teja heart image baby boy sign Girl Bright and radiant.
heart image Thakshak heart image baby boy sign Boy Name of a cobra
heart image Toya heart image baby boy sign Boy Water
heart image Udaya heart image baby boy sign Girl The feminine version of Uday, meaning dawn.
heart image Udayan heart image baby boy sign Boy Uprising
heart image Udbhav heart image baby boy sign Boy Creation or to arise from.
heart image Udeep heart image baby boy sign Boy Flood
heart image Uditi heart image baby boy sign Girl Rising
heart image Udvita heart image baby boy sign Girl A river filled with lotus flowers.
heart image Udyati heart image baby boy sign Girl Elevated
heart image Ujas heart image baby boy sign Girl Bright or shining.
heart image Ujhala heart image baby boy sign Girl Light or bright
heart image Ujjayini heart image baby boy sign Girl Ujjayini is the name of an ancient city. It means rising.
heart image Ujjwala heart image baby boy sign Girl Bright or lustrous. A woman with a bright personality.
heart image Ulhas heart image baby boy sign Boy Delight or joy.
heart image Ulka heart image baby boy sign Girl Ulka is a traditional Malayalam name, meaning meteorite.
heart image Uma heart image baby boy sign Girl Uma is one of the names of Goddess Parvati. It means splendor or tranquility.
heart image Umakant heart image baby boy sign Boy A name of Lord Shiva. It means husband of Uma.
heart image Upama heart image baby boy sign Girl Comparison or commonplace
heart image Upanshu heart image baby boy sign Boy Chanting the hymns or mantras in a low tone
heart image Upendra heart image baby boy sign Boy One of the many names of Lord Vishnu.
heart image Upendra heart image baby boy sign Boy A name of Lord Vishnu. It means an element.
heart image Urja heart image baby boy sign Girl One with high levels of energy
heart image Urmi heart image baby boy sign Girl Wave of the sea.
heart image Urvasi heart image baby boy sign Girl The most beautiful of all the apsaras or angels.
heart image Ushakiran heart image baby boy sign Girl Rays of the morning sun.
heart image Ushapati heart image baby boy sign Boy Husband of dawn or sun
heart image Utpal heart image baby boy sign Boy Lotus, water lily or beginning.
heart image Utpal heart image baby boy sign Boy Beginning, or a water lily
heart image Utpalini heart image baby boy sign Girl A lotus pond.
heart image Uttam heart image baby boy sign Boy The best from the rest.
heart image Uttara heart image baby boy sign Girl A star, or north direction.
heart image Vachan heart image baby boy sign Boy Speech or promise
heart image Vachaspati heart image baby boy sign Boy Lord of speech
heart image Vadish heart image baby boy sign Boy Lord of the body
heart image Vagindra heart image baby boy sign Boy Lord of speech
heart image Vagish heart image baby boy sign Boy Vagish is a name of Lord Brahma. It means God of speech.
heart image Vaidyanaath heart image baby boy sign Boy Master of medicines
heart image Vajra heart image baby boy sign Girl Diamond, a precious gemstone.
heart image Valini heart image baby boy sign Girl Stars
heart image Vallabha heart image baby boy sign Girl Lover
heart image Vallari heart image baby boy sign Girl Name of Goddess Sita
heart image Valli heart image baby boy sign Girl Creeper
heart image Vallika heart image baby boy sign Girl Malayali for creeper.
heart image Vani heart image baby boy sign Girl A name of Goddess Saraswati. It means ‘eloquent in words’.
heart image Vanita heart image baby boy sign Girl A lady or woman
heart image Vanmala heart image baby boy sign Girl A garland of wildflower.
heart image Varija heart image baby boy sign Girl Lotus
heart image Varuni heart image baby boy sign Girl Name of a Hindu goddess. It means infinite.
heart image Vasanta heart image baby boy sign Girl Spring
heart image Vasudhara heart image baby boy sign Girl Earth
heart image Vasumati heart image baby boy sign Girl An angel or apsara of unequalled beauty.
heart image Vatsa heart image baby boy sign Boy Son
heart image Vatsal heart image baby boy sign Boy An affectionate person.
heart image Vatsala heart image baby boy sign Girl A loving and caring woman.
heart image Veydant heart image baby boy sign Boy The sum of the Vedas
heart image Viamrsh heart image baby boy sign Boy A name of Lord Shiva.
heart image Vibhaakar heart image baby boy sign Boy The moon
heart image Vidhut heart image baby boy sign Girl A Malayali term for electricity.
heart image Vidula heart image baby boy sign Girl A Malayali term for moon.
heart image Vijaya heart image baby boy sign Girl Victory or victorious.
heart image Vijayalakshmi heart image baby boy sign Girl The goddess of victory.
heart image Vinanti heart image baby boy sign Girl Vinanti means doing prayer or request.
heart image Vinata heart image baby boy sign Girl Vinata is the name of Garuda’s mother. It means humble.

Infographic: Authentic Malayalam Baby Names With Great Meanings

Modern Malayalam names reflect various nuances of the language. Malayalam baby names also signify good attributes or refer to a god or goddess. They all have a distinct phonetic feel, which makes them popular. Go through some good Malayali names in this infographic.
enchanting malayalam names for boys and girls (infographic)

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is it appropriate to choose a traditional Malayalam name for my child if me and my spouse do not have a Malayalam cultural background or heritage?
Choosing a traditional Malayalam name for the baby even if the parents do not have the same culture or background is a personal choice. Choosing a Malayam name for the baby will also depend on the parents interest and respect they have for that culture and heritage. It is always a good idea to choose the name with utmost respect, appreciation and understanding of its meaning and culture.
2. How do Malayalam names differ from names used in other regions of India?
Malayalam names are specific to Kerala, a state in South India. The names are derived from the Malayalam language, they have different phonetics, religious and cultural differences and are also based on the caste and community. These factors add up to make Malayalam names different from the rest of the names in India (1).

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