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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29 Malayalam Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With M

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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
Moosa	Boy	One who is saved out of the water; The name of a prophet of Almighty
Meenakshi	Girl	A girl with beautiful, fish-like eyes
Mohan	Boy	Charming; Infatuating; Bewitching
Mani	Boy	A jewel; Moon; God is with us
Mahesh	Boy	A great ruler; One who is supreme
Maheen	Girl	Earth-ruler; King; Prince
Madhuri	Girl	Sweetness; Mead; Charm; Amiableness
Manish	Boy	Thought; Wisdom

Mathai	Boy	Gift of the Lord
Manoj	Boy	One who is born of the mind
Mallika	Girl	Queen; Jasmine
Madhavan	Boy	Honey; Sweet; Lord Krishna
Mahee	Boy	Earth; Intellect; Greatness
Maheem	Boy	Great; Glorious; Powerful; Might; Ability to become huge
Manikandan	Boy	One with a bell around his neck
Medan	Boy	Strife; Govern; Field
Madhu	Unisex	Sweet; Honey
Manith	Boy	Respected; Honored; Esteemed

Manivel	Boy	A spear or a sword made of gems
Manjula	Girl	Pleasant; Lovely; Charming; Agreeable
Manjunath	Boy	Lord of pleasantness and affability; Lord Shiva
Manmayi	Girl	The one who charms the mind; The one who wins the mind
Mantra	Girl	Beautiful holy chants and hymns
Manvi	Unisex	A primal woman
Manvit	Boy	A human being; Human-like
Mehna	Girl	Cloud
Morgiana	Girl	Coral; Male; Purified

Infographic: Meaningful Malayalam Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With M

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that would fit diverse preferences. Each name on the list is unique and deeply meaningful. Explore them to find a name that celebrates your child's individuality and reflects your dreams and aspirations for them.

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

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