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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22 Malay Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With M

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Malaysia	Girl	To run; To go fast
Minah	Girl	Will; Helmet; Protection; Security
Maziah	Girl	Whole; Complete; Virtuous
Maizah	Girl	Distinguisher of good and bad; Discerning
Mahirah	Girl	Skilled; Competent
Musfirah	Unisex	Light; Glowing face; White
Madihah	Girl	Praiseworthy
Maimunah	Girl	Auspicious; Blessed; Favorable
Maziyah	Girl	A girl with good qualities; Excellence; Merit; Virtue
Mawar	Girl	Rose

Muhaimin	Girl	Controller; Protector; Dominant
Maeena	Girl	One who takes care of others
Mahsuri	Girl	The great queen
Mannal	Girl	Attainment or achievement
Masayu	Girl	Gold; Golden
Mawiza	Girl	Guidance; Admonition; Word of encouragement
Mayang	Girl	Palm blossom
Melur	Girl	Jasmine flower
Mubaraka	Girl	Blessed; Sacred; Blissful
Mubdia	Girl	One who is smart, creative, and innovative

Muminah	Girl	Feminine believer
Munah	Girl	One who is favored by destiny

Infographic: Attractive Malay Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With M

Malay Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With M are significant and exquisite. They carry an inherent sense of charm that's almost impossible to ignore. Our infographic below shares several options that fit diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Explore the list and pick a name that resonates with you. Remember, your baby's name is integral to their identity, so choose a name that best complements their personality.

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

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