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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19 Malayalam Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With D

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Divya	Girl	A divine luster; Heavenly
Devam	Unisex	Divine; Celestial; Supreme presence; Shining
Dipa	Girl	Light; Lamp
Dinesh	Boy	God of the day; Another name for the sun God
Dishan	Boy	One with sacred knowledge; An ibex
Divija	Girl	One who is born in heaven
Damodaran	Boy	Rope around the belly; A name of Lord Krishna
Dhanish	Boy	Money; Prosperity; Wealth
Dharshan	Boy	Vision; Knowledge; Observation; Philosophy; Paying respect; To look at; Glimpse; View; Seeing; Observing; Understanding
Dharshana	Boy	Vision; Knowledge; Observation; Philosophy; Paying respect; To look at; Glimpse; View; Seeing; Observing; Understanding

Dikshith	Boy	One who is initiated; Pupil; Prepared
Deepak	Girl	Inflaming; Exciting
Deepika	Boy	Inflaming; Exciting
Dileep	Boy	Protector of Delhi; Threshold
Dilip	Boy	Protector of Delhi; Threshold
Dipak	Boy	Inflaming; Exciting
Dheeman	Boy	An intelligent man
Deeva	Unisex	Goddess; Divine; Daytime
Devaki	Unisex	Divine; Celestial

Infographic: Unique Malayalam Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With D

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

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