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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5 Malayalam Baby Names Meaning, Starting With P

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Priyan	Boy	Beloved; Loved one
Prarthana	Girl	Request; Prayer
Pranal	Boy	A waterway; Estuary; Creek
Prayaag	Boy	Confluence of the three sacred rivers, Ganga, Jamuna, and Saraswati
Pujya	Girl	A person who is worthy of respect and worship

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