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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28 Malay Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With S

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Samirah	Girl	Companion in evening talk; Wind; Air
Samiah	Unisex	Elevated; Sublime; Supreme
Sidratul	Girl	Cedar of the farthest point
Saniah	Girl	Second child; Brilliant; Splendid
Suhailah	Girl	Level; Even; A bright star
Shalika	Girl	Flute; A weaver
Sakinah	Girl	Tranquility; Peace of mind
Saleha	Girl	Virtuous
Seri	Girl	Radiance; Diffusing light; Beauty; Celery
Saidah	Girl	Happy; Lucky

Sharifah	Girl	Eminent; Virtuous; Noble; Highborn; Honorable
Shila	Girl	Stone; Conduct; Disposition; Character
Seniya	Girl	One who is praiseworthy
Sadiah	Girl	Fortunate; Lucky
Suleika	Girl	A variant of Zuleika
Shafia	Girl	Healer; Pardon; Forgiveness; Pure
Siti	Girl	Furrow
Sajaf	Girl	Veil; Cover
Sajjal	Girl	Nice; Fine; Beautiful; Well-arranged
Samyan	Girl	Singular; Unique; Incomparable

Sanabel	Girl	Plant ears; Plant spikes; Ears of wheat
Sibgha	Girl	Color; Dye
Sonbol	Girl	Ear of wheat; Ear of corn
Soroushi	Girl	Happiness
Suriani	Girl	Sun
Suriawati	Girl	Female sun
Surintan	Girl	Queen or diamond
Shahidah	Girl	Witness; Martyr

Infographic: Unique Malay Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With S

Finding a baby name for your little one can be exciting and challenging. Our infographic below shares the Malay Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With S that are attractive, unique, and versatile. Explore the list to find a name that best reflects your child's hopes, aspirations, and dreams. Share the infographic with fellow parents seeking distinct baby name options for their children.

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

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