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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24 Malayalam Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With Y

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Yohanan	Boy	God is gracious
Yasti	Girl	Slim
Yaagnya	Girl	A ritual sacrifice with a specific objective
Yamya	Girl	Night
Yema	Girl	Our joy
Yadavendra	Boy	Leader of the Yadavas
Yadunandan	Boy	Son of Yadu; A name of Lord Krishna
Yagyasen	Boy	King Drupad
Yagyesh	Boy	Lord of the sacrificial fire
Yaj	Boy	A sage

Yajnadhar	Boy	A name of Lord Vishnu
Yajnarup	Boy	A name of Lord Krishna
Yashodhan	Boy	One who is rich in fame; Famous
Yashodhar	Boy	Famous
Yathavan	Boy	Lord Vishnu
Yatiyasa	Boy	Silver
Yatnesh	Boy	God of efforts
Yogadeva	Boy	God of all yoga
Yoganidra	Boy	Meditation
Yoginampati	Boy	Lord of all the yogis

Yogine	Boy	Saint; A name for Lord Hanuman
Yogiraj	Boy	Ascetic; A name for Lord Shiva
Yudhajit	Boy	Victorious in war
Yuyutsu	Boy	One who is eager to fight

Infographic: Popular Malayalam Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With Y

When you choose a baby name for your bundle of joy, you want it to reflect a meaningful story while fitting their personality. The perfect name may sound elegant, connect to nature, or represent deep-seated traits your family values. Our infographic below contains a compilation of some Malayalam Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With Y, perfect for your little one.

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

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