Is it appropriate to choose a traditional Malayalam name for my child if me and my spouse do not have a Malayalam cultural background or heritage?

Choosing a traditional Malayalam name for the baby even if the parents do not have the same culture or background is a personal choice. Choosing a Malayam name for the baby will also depend on the parents interest and respect they have for that culture and heritage. It is always a good idea to choose the name with utmost respect, appreciation and understanding of its meaning and culture.

How do Malayalam names differ from names used in other regions of India?

Malayalam names are specific to Kerala, a state in South India. The names are derived from the Malayalam language, they have different phonetics, religious and cultural differences and are also based on the caste and community. These factors add up to make Malayalam names different from the rest of the names in India (1).

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52 Malayalam Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Asha	Girl	Desire; Hope; Wish; Alive; Exist
Arya	Boy	Noble; Aryan; Song; Melody
Anjali	Girl	Offering with devotion to God; Salutation
Arjan	Boy	From Hadria; Procuring; Earning; Acquiring; Gaining; Golden life
Akhil	Boy	World; Whole; Perfect; Entire; Complete
Arun	Boy	Red; Reddish brown; Dawn; Chariot of the Sun; Eagle secret; Successful secret; Morning sun
Advith	Boy	One who is unique; Without a second
Anand	Boy	Joy; Happiness; Bliss; Delight; Pleasure; Harmony
Aishwarya	Girl	Prosperity; Wealth
Akila	Girl	Intelligent; Wise; Logical; Eagle; Whole; Complete

Aadhyan	Unisex	The first one; Beginning of meditation
Ahni	Unisex	Day; Awe or fear for the edge of the sword
Aneela	Girl	Wind; Air
Ajith	Boy	Invincible; Unconquerable
Amalah	Unisex	Clean; Pure; Hope; Wish; Desire;
Asaan	Unisex	Handsome; Teacher
Amrith	Boy	Immortal; Nectar that promises immortality; Food of the Gods
Abhilash	Boy	Desire; Wish; Appetite
Arathi	Girl	Worshipping ritual
Akeila	Girl	Whole; Complete

Aathira	Unisex	Star; Prayer; Light; Quick
Arunima	Girl	Red glow; Glow of dawn; Early morning sunrise
Ameya	Boy	One without any dirt; Pure; Innocent; Boundless; Magnanimous; Midnight rain
Aswin	Boy	Spear-friend; Friend of Gods; From the land of ash trees; Strong; Knowledge; Powerful
Anji	Girl	Messenger; Angel; Purple; Violet; Apricot; Blessing; Brilliance; Commander; Sender
Arjun	Boy	White; Clear; Made of silver; Lustrous; Dazzling
Aadvay	Boy	Unique; Nondual; Without second
Ajeesh	Boy	One who cannot be defeated by anyone; Unconquerable; Invincible
Ammu	Boy	Mother; To exhibit valor; To reprimand; Obscuring the rays of the sun
Amritha	Boy	A drink that gives immortality; Not dead

Amul	Boy	Priceless; Valuable; Precious; Hope; Radical; Rootless
Anjal	Boy	Salutation; The cup of one's palms
Archana	Boy	Honoring; Praising
Aswath	Boy	A sacred fig tree
Ayyappan	Boy	Lord father
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
Abijith	Boy	Victorious; Conqueror; Who wins
Achu	Girl	Fruit; Strength; Resilience
Aish	Boy	Divine; Supreme; Regal

Ajish	Boy	Not defeated by anyone; Lord of the unborn; Another name for Shiva
Akal	Girl	Timeless; Eternal; Understanding; Intellect
Ambili	Boy	Moon; Moonlight
Anagha	Unisex	Sinless; Without any fault; Perfect; Pure; Beautiful
Anjana	Unisex	Collyrium; Kohl
Aruna	Boy	Reddish brown; Dawn
Aswathi	Girl	Sacred fig tree
Atala	Boy	Not shaky; Firm; Unchangeable; Paternal; Fatherly
Awadh	Boy	One who can never get killed; Indestructible; Irresistible
Arjin	Girl	Procuring; Gaining

Abhisarikaa	Girl	The beloved one
Acxa	Girl	Woman with unparalleled beauty

Infographic: Prominent Malayalam Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A

Your bundle of joy deserves a name as cute and unique as them! You are at the right place if you are looking for a suitable name. The following infographic features meaningful Malayalam Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A. Explore the diverse options to find the perfect one for your child. Share this infographic with other expecting parents!

Malayalam Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A(infographic)

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