154 Malayalam Girl Names With Kerala's Grace

Malayalam is the official language of the Indian state of Kerala, also called ‘God’s own country.’ The state has an inherent legacy of naming baby girls with intense meanings and cultural significance. Malayalam girl names often reflect the region's deep-rooted cultural and spiritual variedness, combining elements from Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam. Additionally, they also incorporate regional and nature-inspired elements. The people of Kerala share the same naming conventions as Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. A person's name typically includes the village name, father's name, and personal name.

Muslims in these regions also adhere to this system but with their first names following the Islamic tradition. For most Malayalis, the standard format is forename - father's name - father's father's name, house name, village name - surname or caste title. Another common practice in South India is incorporating birthplace names into personal names to signify a person's association with that specific location (1). In the past, specifically until the 20th century, Malayali Christians, also known as Nasranis, followed a naming convention primarily consisting of Christian names. They typically adopted a format that combined the family name, the father's name, and the baptismal name in their given names. In recent times, modern Malayalam baby girl names have emerged, blending traditional elements with contemporary trends resulting in parents choosing names that are easy to pronounce yet retaining a touch of Kerala's cultural identity. The names given to baby girls in Malayalam-speaking families carry deep meanings and sentimental values. Parents carefully select names that bestow blessings, good fortune, and unique characteristics on their daughters, ensuring that the names not only define their identity but also strengthen their bond with their culture. Whether parents prefer traditional or modern names, Malayalam girl names offer a treasure trove of options, each carrying a distinct essence of Kerala's rich legacy and linguistic traditions.

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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
Anjali		Girl	Offering with devotion to God; Salutation
Uma		Girl	Flax; Night; Fame; Splendor; Tranquility
Ziana		Girl	Adornment; Decoration; Downy-bearded; Youthful; Strong
Divya		Girl	A divine luster; Heavenly
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		Girl	All-pervasive; Hindu god of preservation and protection
Neha		Girl	Love; Tenderness; Rain; Wisdom
Nethra		Unisex	Vision; Eyes; Leader
Priyanka		Girl	Agreeable; Amiable
Nithya		Girl	Eternal; Always
Sritha		Unisex	Dressed; Prepared; Enduring
Kayal		Unisex	Lake; Fish
Keerthana		Girl	Prayer; Hymn; Praise to God
Bindu		Girl	Drop; Point
Bhavana		Girl	Feeling; Emotion; Thought; Producing; Manifesting; Development; Cultivating
Dipa		Girl	Light; Lamp
Prarthana		Girl	Request; Prayer
Smrithi		Girl	Wish; Desire; Mindfulness
Sreenika		Unisex	Little Goddess Lakshmi
Aneela		Girl	Wind; Air
Maheen		Girl	Earth-ruler; King; Prince
Madhuri		Girl	Sweetness; Mead; Charm; Amiableness
Amalah		Unisex	Clean; Pure; Hope; Wish; Desire;
Gayathri		Girl	A type of song or hymn; Knowledge; Mother of Vedas
Chevi		Boy	Personification of music
Hela		Girl	Torch; Corposant; Moon; Bright; Clear; Vaianakh god of darkness; Wanton sport
Janaki		Girl	Daughter of Janaka; Goddess Sita
Lalitha		Girl	Playful; Charming; Desirable
Keertana		Girl	Religious narrating; Reciting; Devotional singing
Arathi		Girl	Worshipping ritual
Smitha		Girl	Smiling; Smile
Akeila		Girl	Whole; Complete
Aathira		Unisex	Star; Prayer; Light; Quick
Snigdha		Unisex	Elegant; Graceful; Kind; Affectionate
Swetha		Unisex	Pure; White
Nikitha		Girl	House; Habitation
Khadeeja		Girl	Premature child
Joshitha		Girl	Pleased; Excitement; Enthusiasm
Nithara		Girl	Deep-rooted; Standing firm; Treasured
Sruthi		Girl	That which is heard; Listening
Mallika		Girl	Queen; Jasmine
Bhavna		Girl	Feeling
Sahithi		Unisex	Literature
Java		Girl	China rose; Saffron
Divija		Girl	One who is born in heaven
Shanthi		Girl	Quiet; Peace; Tranquility
Nishitha		Girl	Night; Midnight; Time of sleep; Sharpened
Shrena		Girl	Goddess Lakshmi
Neesa		Girl	Night
Sreeja		Girl	One who is born in prosperity; Goddess Lakshmi's daughter
Sandhya		Girl	Twilight
Arunima		Girl	Red glow; Glow of dawn; Early morning sunrise
Swathi		Girl	The fourth brightest star in the night sky
Sahiti		Unisex	Literature
Niveditha		Unisex	Entrusted; Surrendered; Offered
Usha		Unisex	Dawn; Sunrise
Prianka		Girl	Amiable; Agreeable
Amritha		Boy	A drink that gives immortality; Not dead
Dharshana		Boy	Vision; Knowledge; Observation; Philosophy; Paying respect; To look at; Glimpse; View; Seeing; Observing; Understanding
Greeshma		Girl	Summer
Jalaja		Girl	Born of water; Born in water
Karthika		Boy	One who bestows courage; The constellation Pleiades
Mahee		Boy	Earth; Intellect; Greatness
Praveena		Girl	Skilled
Rajalakshmi		Girl	Royal majesty; Sovereignty; Fortune or prosperity of a king
Reenu		Girl	Atom; Molecule; Particle; Dust ; Pollen
Abhirami		Girl	One who is delighted or loved by many; Goddess parvati
Abhitha		Girl	Fearless; One who is not scared; Someone who has no fear
Achu		Girl	Fruit; Strength; Resilience
Akal		Girl	Timeless; Eternal; Understanding; Intellect
Anagha		Unisex	Sinless; Without any fault; Perfect; Pure; Beautiful
Anjana		Unisex	Collyrium; Kohl
Atala		Boy	Not shaky; Firm; Unchangeable; Paternal; Fatherly
Chandralekha		Girl	Moonlight; A mark made by the moon
Chithra		Girl	Bright; Clear; Jewel; Ornament
Deepak		Girl	Inflaming; Exciting
Deepika		Boy	Inflaming; Exciting
Girija		Girl	Mountain-born
Jayalakshmi		Girl	Goddess of success and victory
Jayasudha		Girl	Nectar of victory
Jyothi		Girl	Light
Kartika		Girl	Star; Bestower of courage;
Manjula		Girl	Pleasant; Lovely; Charming; Agreeable
Manmayi		Girl	The one who charms the mind; The one who wins the mind
Manvi		Unisex	A primal woman
Mehna		Girl	Cloud
Nayani		Girl	Pupil of the eye
Niral		Girl	Equality; Order; Arrangement; Unique; Calm
Nisha		Boy	Night; Women; Dream
Nitya		Unisex	One who is forever; Eternal
Pavitra		Girl	Sacred; Pure
Pujya		Girl	A person who is worthy of respect and worship
Rajasri		Girl	Kingly fortune; King's wealth; King-like prosperity; Goddess of wealth; Goddess Lakshmi
Rajeswari		Girl	Great queen; Queen of the queens; Goddess Durga

Infographic: Magnificent Malayalam Baby Girl Names

Malayalam girl names reflect Kerala's rich cultural heritage and diversity, a beautiful southern Indian state. These names often have intense meanings rooted in mythology or virtues. The language's phonetic beauty adds charm to these names, making them cherished and treasured. Get set to explore some of the most enchanting ones in this infographic.

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