Can non-Malay people use Malay baby girl names?

Using a Malay baby girls name is open to all, irrespective of ethnicity. Prioritizing research into meanings and cultural connections is vital to select a name you and your child will value and honor. Examples of some remarkable multicultural titles from Malay culture include Nur, symbolizing light, Melati, representing the graceful jasmine flower, Zarina, capturing the essence of golden, Kasih, embodying the essence of love, and Fatimah, signifying to abstain.

What are some naming traditions or customs in Malay culture?

In Malay cultures, names bear profound significance and are thoughtfully selected, comprising three components: a given name, a patronymic noun, and the fathers given name. So if a baby girl is named Asiya binte Musa, Asiya represents the given name, Musa denotes the fathers name, and binte serves as the patronymic noun, conveying daughter of. Unlike Western traditions, the concept of family names is absent, and the fathers name is appended as the final element (1).

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25 Malay Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With A

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Asiyah	Girl	Grieved; Distressed; Caring one
Asiah	Girl	Grieved; Distressed
Aishah	Girl	Living; Alive
Aidah	Girl	Guest; The one who's returning; Moon
Atiyah	Girl	Gift; Present; Favor; Benefit; Boon
Arwaa	Girl	Softness; Lightness
Athira	Girl	One who is swift; Lightning; Jasmine; Fragrant; Sweet-smelling
Alimah	Girl	Learned; Expert; Scholar
Azizah	Girl	Dear; Beloved; Esteemed; Precious; Cherished
Azeemah	Girl	Great; Powerful; Perseverance

Azhara	Girl	Radiant; Shining; Bright; Clear
Aleemah	Girl	Expert; Learned; Scholar
Afifah	Girl	Chaste
Arwah	Boy	Female ibex; Mountain goat; Spirit
Atika	Boy	Clean; Pure; Limpid
Atikah	Girl	Clean; Pure; Limpid
Atiqah	Girl	Ancient; Archaic
Aafiyat	Girl	Health; Freedom from illness
Aatiya	Girl	Giver
Aayizah	Girl	Replacement

Abaasa	Girl	Lioness
Adiputeri	Girl	First daughter or princess
Ajaar	Girl	Reward
Azarnoush	Girl	Right in faith
Athia	Unisex	Gift

Infographic: Adorable Malay Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With A

Finding the right name for your child can be tricky. From choosing the starting letter to deciding on the meaning, parents might find the process overwhelming. That’s where our baby name list comes in! You can look at diverse names from different cultures and languages to find one that appeals to you. This infographic covers a few popular Malay Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With A that you can consider. Check it out!

Malay Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With A(infographic)

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