Malay
names are used in Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Singapore, and Thailand.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Hijazi حجازي m Indonesian, Malay, Arabic, Arabic (Egyptian), Minangkabau, Acehnese, Persian, Pashto, Urdu, Indian (Muslim)A surname originally designating a person (or their ancestor) from the Hejaz region in Saudi Arabia, derived from Arabic الحجاز (
al-Ḥijāz) meaning "the barrier".
Hilmi حلمي m & f Arabic, Turkish, Malay, IndonesianDerived from Arabic حلم
(hilm) meaning "forbearance, tolerance, endurance" or حلم
(hulm) meaning "dream, wish". It is occasionally used as a feminine name in Indonesia.
Idham m Indonesian, MalayMeaning uncertain, possibly derived from Indonesian and Malay
idam meaning "desire, crave, want".
Ikhwan إخوان m Indonesian, MalayMeans "brother, friend" in Indonesian and Malay, derived from Arabic إخوان
(ikhwan) meaning "brothers, brethren, brotherhood", the plural of أخ
(akh) meaning "brother".
Irwan ايروان m Indonesian, MalayMeaning uncertain, possibly a variant of
Irwin or
Irawan or from Indonesian and Malay
nirwana meaning "heaven, enlightenment, nirvana".
Isnin اثنين m & f Malay, IndonesianMeans "Monday" in Malay, ultimately from Arabic الاثنين
(al-ithnayni). It is sometimes used as a feminine name in Indonesia.
Itam m MalayFrom Iban, a Malayic Dayak language.
Izzat عزت m Arabic, MalayDerived from Arabic عزّ
(‘izz) meaning "glory, power" or "honor, majesty".
Jabar جبّار m Indonesian, Arabic, Indian (Muslim), Urdu, Malay, Maranao, Maguindanao, Somali, Persian, Pashto, PakistaniIndonesian form of
Jabbar Jailani m Indonesian, MalayFrom the name of 12th-century Islamic scholar and religious leader Abd al-Qadir al-Gilani, who founded the Qadiriyya order (tariqa) of Sufism. His name was derived from the province of Gilan in present-day Iran, where he was born.
Jati m MalayIt means "teak" in Malay. Teak wood is strong and thus symbolises a powerful man.
Johan جوهن m Malay, IndonesianMeans "champion, winner, hero" in Malay and Indonesian, ultimately from Persian جهان
(jahan) meaning "world".
Johari جوهري m Malay, Indonesian, Filipino, Maguindanao, MaranaoFrom the name of Turkic lexicographer Abu Nasr al-Jawhari, who authored an Arabic dictionary. His name was probably derived from Arabic جوهر
(jawhar) meaning "jewels, precious stones, gems".
Juwita جوويت f Indonesian, MalayMeans "woman, girl" derived from Indonesian and Malay
wanita meaning "woman, lady".
Kamariah قمرية f Malay, IndonesianDerived from Arabic قمري
(qamariyy) meaning "lunar, moon-like", from قمر
(qamar) meaning "moon".
Kamarul قمر ال m MalayFrom the first part of compound Arabic names beginning with قمر ال
(Qamar al) meaning "moon of the" (such as
Qamar al-Din).
Kamaruzaman قمر الزمان m MalayMeans "moon of time" from Arabic قمَر
(qamar) meaning "moon" combined with زمان
(zaman) meaning "time, age".
Kamis خميس m Malay, IndonesianMeans "Thursday" in Malay and Indonesian, ultimately from Arabic الخميس
(al-Khamis).
Khalifah خليفه m & f Arabic, Indonesian, MalayArabic variant transcription and Indonesian and Malay form of
Khalifa, also occasionally used as a feminine name in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Liyana ليانا f MalayDerived from Arabic لَيِّن
(layyin) meaning "soft, tender, delicate".
Luqman لقمان m Arabic, Malay, Urdu, IndonesianFrom the name of the 31st chapter (surah) of the Qur'an, named after a figure who is mentioned several times in Islamic scripture. The meaning of his name is not known; it has been suggested to mean "wise" (possibly in reference to his status as a wise man and sage), though it may actually have Sanskrit roots with a similar origin to the names
Lakshmana or
Lakshmi.
Mahathir محاضر, محضير m Malay, BengaliDerived from Sanskrit महा
(maha) meaning "great" combined with धीर
(dhira) meaning "wise, steady, firm" or Persian تیر
(tir) meaning "arrow" (via Hindi तीर
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Mahsuri مهسوري f Malay, FolkloreFrom Malay
maha meaning "great" and
suri meaning "queen". This is the name of a legendary woman from the Malaysian island of Langkawi who was executed for adultery.
Maimun ماءيمون m & f Arabic, Malay, IndonesianMeans "auspicious, blessed, favourable" in Arabic. It is used as a masculine name in Arabic-speaking countries and Indonesia while it is feminine in Malaysia.
Maizah ماءيزه f Malay, IndonesianDerived from Arabic مَيْز
(mayz) meaning "distinguish, discern (between right and wrong)".
Maizatul f MalayFrom the first part of Arabic phrases beginning with ميزة ال
(maizah al) meaning "feature of the", "quality of the".
Maliki مالكي m Arabic, Malay, IndonesianFrom the name of the Maliki school (madhhab) of Sunni Islam, which was founded by 8th-century Islamic jurist and theologian Malik ibn Anas.
Maslini مسليني f Malay (Rare)Possibly derived from Arabic مُسَلٍّ
(musallin) meaning "comforter" or "amusing, comforting".
Maziah f MalayProbably derived from Arabic مزية
(maziyyah) meaning "excellence, merit, virtue".
Maznah مذنه f MalayDerived from Arabic مَازِن
(māzin) meaning "rain clouds".
Mazni f & m MalayPossibly derived from Arabic مازن
(mazin) meaning "rain".
Megat مڬت m MalayFrom a Malay title of nobility that was traditionally given to a son whose father was a commoner but whose mother was descended from royalty.
Muin موين m Indonesian, MalayDerived from Arabic معين
(mu'in) meaning "supporter, patron, advocator".
Mujahid مجاهد m Arabic, Urdu, MalayMeans "toiler, labourer" from Arabic جَاهَدَ
(jāhada) meaning "to labour, to fight".
Murni مورني f & m Indonesian, MalayMeans "pure, holy, chaste" in Indonesian and Malay. It is feminine in Indonesia and Malaysia while it is typically masculine in Brunei.
Muslim مسلم m Arabic, Avar, Chechen, Georgian (Rare), Indonesian, Ingush, Kazakh, Lezgin, Malay, UrduName for a follower of
Islam, ultimately from Arabic أسلم
(aslama) meaning "to surrender, to submit".
Nasri m & f Arabic, Indonesian, MalayMeans "my victory" or "my help" from Arabic نصر
(nasr) meaning "victory" or نصر
(nasara) meaning "to help, to assist, to support". It is sometimes used as a feminine name in Indonesia.
Nasrullah نصرالله m Arabic, Urdu, Indonesian, MalayMeans "victory of
Allah" from Arabic نصر
(nasr) meaning "victory, triumph" combined with الله
(Allah). Known bearers of this name include the Afghan crown prince Nasrullah Khan (1874–1920) and the Pakistani politician Nasrullah Khan Khattak (1923-2009).
Nawawi m Indonesian, MalayFrom the name of 13th-century Islamic scholar Al-Nawawi. His name was derived from his birthplace, the city of Nawa in present-day Syria.
Nazari m MalayMeans "my sight, my vision" from Arabic نَظَر
(naẓar) meaning "vision, gaze, sight".
Nazrul نصرول m Bengali, MalayFrom the first part of the Arabic phrase نذر الإسلام
(nazr al-Islam) meaning "vow of Islam".
Norashikin نورعاشيقين f MalayCombination of
Nor 1 and Arabic عاشق
('ashiq) meaning "admirer, lover".
Norihan f MalayFrom Arabic نور
(nur) meaning "light" combined with an uncertain second element.
Norizan نوريزان f & m MalayFrom Arabic نُور
(nūr) meaning "light" combined with an uncertain second element.
Nurfarahin f MalayFrom Arabic نور
(nur) meaning "light" and فرحين
(farahin) meaning "rejoicing, happy, joyous".
Nurulain نورالعين f MalayFrom Arabic نور ال
(nur al) meaning "light of the" and عين
('ayn) meaning "eye".
Nurulhuda نورالهدى f MalayFrom Arabic نور ال
(nur al) meaning "light of the" and هدى
(huda) meaning "right guidance".
Onn عون m MalayDerived from Arabic عون
('awn) meaning "help, support, aid". A notable bearer was Malaysian politician Onn
Jaafar (1895-1962).
Perak m MalayIt means "silver". It was the fifth and most famous bendahara of the Sultanate of Malacca, Tun Perak, who served under four sultans from 1456 to 1498.
Puspawati ڤوسڤاواتي f Indonesian, MalayDerived from Indonesian
puspa meaning "flower" combined with the suffix
-wati meaning "woman" (see
Wati).
Qistina f MalayFrom Arabic قِسْط (qisṭ), meaning "amount" or "equity."