356 Malayalam Baby Names From The God's Own Country

Malayalam, the official language of the Indian state of Kerala, contributes to a captivating and meaningful collection of Malayalam baby names that stand out uniquely. Malayalam is a language with primordial sounds, displaying 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 have 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.

Furthermore, in British Malabar, the format is a family name, then the given name, followed by the caste and title name, 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.

Additionally, the names derived from this language offer a captivating blend of symbols, emotions, and culture, carefully chosen to bestow gracious blessings upon newborns. So, join us as we explore Malayalam baby names, delving into their etymology and linguistic nuances that add to their charm. From timeless classics to contemporary names blending modernity and tradition, each name relates to a compelling story within itself. Keeping the popularity of this genre in mind, we have compiled an exhaustive list of Malayali baby names with meanings. These names are sure to connect your kids to their roots. Whether you're a parent seeking the perfect name for your little one or an avid linguist and culture enthusiast, the world of Malayalam baby names will undoubtedly captivate your heart and mind.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Mira		Girl	A wonderous beauty; Peace; Sea; Ocean; Glory; Merry; Kindness; Behold
Meera		Girl	Sea; Ocean; Boundary; Limit; Prosperous; Famous; Astonishing; Goodness
Leela		Girl	Play; Amusement; Princess of darkness
Asha		Girl	Desire; Hope; Wish; Alive; Exist
Arya		Boy	Noble; Aryan; Song; Melody
Hardin		Boy	Brave; Strong; Hardy; Valley of the hare; Affectionate
Nikhil		Boy	Perfect; Complete; Whole; All-inclusive; Intact
Anjali		Girl	Offering with devotion to God; Salutation
Arjan		Boy	From Hadria; Procuring; Earning; Acquiring; Gaining; Golden life
Uma		Girl	Flax; Night; Fame; Splendor; Tranquility
Akhil		Boy	World; Whole; Perfect; Entire; Complete
Kiyaan		Boy	Royal; Kingship
Ziana		Girl	Adornment; Decoration; Downy-bearded; Youthful; Strong
Arun		Boy	Red; Reddish brown; Dawn; Chariot of the Sun; Eagle secret; Successful secret; Morning sun
Divya		Girl	A divine luster; Heavenly
Advith		Boy	One who is unique; Without a second
Anand		Boy	Joy; Happiness; Bliss; Delight; Pleasure; Harmony
Moosa		Boy	One who is saved out of the water; The name of a prophet of Almighty
Vamika		Girl	Goddess Parvati; The one who presides on the left
Meenakshi		Girl	A girl with beautiful, fish-like eyes
Aishwarya		Girl	Prosperity; Wealth
Vishnu-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	All-pervasive; Hindu god of preservation and protection
Sanjay		Boy	Completely victorious; Triumphant
Sandip		Boy	Blazing; Lamp
Neha		Girl	Love; Tenderness; Rain; Wisdom
Yohanan		Boy	God is gracious
Nethra		Unisex	Vision; Eyes; Leader
Akila		Girl	Intelligent; Wise; Logical; Eagle; Whole; Complete
Mohan		Boy	Charming; Infatuating; Bewitching
Vivek		Boy	Wisdom; Discrimination; Distinction
Priyanka		Girl	Agreeable; Amiable
Shyam		Boy	Dark blue; Black; Hindu god Krishna
Nithya		Girl	Eternal; Always
Sritha:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-More		Unisex	Dressed; Prepared; Enduring
Sarath		Boy	Autumn
Devam-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Origin,-History,-Numerology-&-More		Unisex	Divine; Celestial; Supreme presence; Shining
Kayal		Unisex	Lake; Fish
Nithin		Boy	Guidance; Moral conduct
Het		Boy	Love; Adore; Care for
Keerthana		Girl	Prayer; Hymn; Praise to God
Mani		Boy	A jewel; Moon; God is with us
Pradeep		Boy	Light; Lantern
Revanth		Boy	Horse rider; Brilliant; Wealthy; Opulent; Splendid; Handsome; Son of Lord Surya
Bindu-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Drop; Point
Priyan		Boy	Beloved; Loved one
Praveen		Boy	A person who is an expert in something
Santhosh		Boy	Happy; Satisfaction; Contentment
Bhavana		Girl	Feeling; Emotion; Thought; Producing; Manifesting; Development; Cultivating
Vidharth		Boy	Creator; Supporter; Legend
Dipa		Girl	Light; Lamp
Aadhyan		Unisex	The first one; Beginning of meditation
Prarthana		Girl	Request; Prayer
Ahni		Unisex	Day; Awe or fear for the edge of the sword
Girish		Boy	God of mountains; Lord of the mountains; One of the many names of Lord Shiva
Ishay-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Refresh; Strengthen; Animate
Smrithi		Girl	Wish; Desire; Mindfulness
Dinesh		Boy	God of the day; Another name for the sun God
Sreenika		Unisex	Little Goddess Lakshmi
Aneela		Girl	Wind; Air
Mahesh		Boy	A great ruler; One who is supreme
Maheen		Girl	Earth-ruler; King; Prince
Prem		Boy	One who gives love and affection to others
Neerav		Boy	Quiet; Calm
Shankar-Name-Meaning-&-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Lord Shiva; Maker; Auspicious
Madhuri		Girl	Sweetness; Mead; Charm; Amiableness
Siva		Boy	Benign; Kind; Auspicious; Gracious
Ajith		Boy	Invincible; Unconquerable
Vineeth		Boy	Humble; Courteous; Trained
Amalah		Unisex	Clean; Pure; Hope; Wish; Desire;
Gayathri-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity,-And-Nicknames		Girl	A type of song or hymn; Knowledge; Mother of Vedas
Asaan		Unisex	Handsome; Teacher
Amrith		Boy	Immortal; Nectar that promises immortality; Food of the Gods
Dishan		Boy	One with sacred knowledge; An ibex
Chevi		Boy	Personification of music
Abhilash		Boy	Desire; Wish; Appetite
Hela		Girl	Torch; Corposant; Moon; Bright; Clear; Vaianakh god of darkness; Wanton sport
Janaki		Girl	Daughter of Janaka; Goddess Sita
Lalitha-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	Playful; Charming; Desirable
Idhant		Boy	Bright and luminous
Keertana		Girl	Religious narrating; Reciting; Devotional singing
Hemanth		Boy	Winter
Arathi		Girl	Worshipping ritual
Smitha		Girl	Smiling; Smile
Lohith		Boy	Red; Mars; Blood; Copper; Battle; Saffron
Manish		Boy	Thought; Wisdom
Mathai		Boy	Gift of the Lord
Akeila		Girl	Whole; Complete
Krishnan		Boy	Dark or black; All-attractive
Nishanth		Boy	One who ends the dark night; Dawn
Nithilan		Boy	Forehead; Guidance; Moral conduct
Aathira		Unisex	Star; Prayer; Light; Quick
Nish		Boy	Night
Manoj		Boy	One who is born of the mind
Srihari		Boy	One who brings wealth and prosperity; Belonging to Lord Vishnu
Sreeram		Unisex	Lord Ram
Nini		Girl	To lead, carry or bring towards; Apostle; Melody; Fish
Venkat		Unisex	Lord Vishnu; Name of a sacred hill
Snigdha		Unisex	Elegant; Graceful; Kind; Affectionate
Swetha		Unisex	Pure; White
Nikitha		Girl	House; Habitation

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.

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