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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44 Malayalam Baby Names Meaning, Starting With Y

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Yuval	Boy	A brook
Yashas	Boy	Fame; A famous person
Yatin	Boy	Ascetic
Yogesh	Boy	The God of yoga
Yamika	Girl	Be grateful
Yahvi	Girl	Heaven; Earth
Yasti	Girl	Slim
Yaagnya	Girl	A ritual sacrifice with a specific objective
Yamuna	Girl	One of the holy rivers of India
Yamya	Girl	Night

Yashila	Girl	Famous and popular
Yashita	Girl	Fame and popularity
Yashmita	Girl	Lord Krishna's foster mother
Yema	Girl	Our joy
Yousha	Girl	A young girl
Yadavendra	Boy	Leader of the Yadavas
Yadu	Boy	An ancient king
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
Yashmit	Boy	Famed; A famous person
Yashodhan	Boy	One who is rich in fame; Famous
Yashodhar	Boy	Famous
Yashpal	Boy	Protector of fame
Yashvasin	Boy	The popular one; A name of Lord Ganesha
Yathavan	Boy	Lord Vishnu
Yatish	Boy	Lord of the devotees

Yatiyasa	Boy	Silver
Yatnesh	Boy	God of efforts
Yayati	Boy	A sage
Yayin	Boy	Lord Shiva
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
Yojit	Boy	Planner

Yudhajit	Boy	Victorious in war
Yukta	Boy	Idea
Yuvaraj	Boy	Prince; Heir; Successor
Yuyutsu	Boy	One who is eager to fight

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