Popular and traditional Malawian girl names with meanings, origin and religion — from every community and region of Malawi. 35 names.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah | Grace; Favour | 👧 Girl | Hebrew, German |
| Beatrice | She who brings joy | 👧 Girl | Latin, Italian, French |
| Blessing | Blessing | 🧒 Unisex | English |
| Chikondi | Love | 🧒 Unisex | Chewa |
| Chisomo | Grace | 🧒 Unisex | Chewa |
| Elizabeth | God is my oath | 👧 Girl | Hebrew |
| Faith | Faith; Trust | 👧 Girl | English |
| Favour | Favour; Grace | 👧 Girl | English |
| Grace | Grace; Goodwill; Elegance | 👧 Girl | Latin, English |
| Joy | Joy | 👧 Girl | English |
| Mercy | Mercy; Compassion | 👧 Girl | English |
| Precious | Precious; Dearly loved | 👧 Girl | English |
| Rose | The rose flower | 👧 Girl | Latin, French |
| Sarah | Princess | 👧 Girl | Hebrew |
| Abigail | My father's joy | 👧 Girl | Hebrew |
| Angela | Angel; Messenger | 👧 Girl | Latin |
| Charity | Love; Generosity | 👧 Girl | English |
| Chimwemwe | Joy | 🧒 Unisex | Chewa |
| Comfort | Comfort | 👧 Girl | English |
| Dalitso | Blessing | 🧒 Unisex | Chewa |
| Eve | Life | 👧 Girl | Hebrew |
| Gift | Gift | 🧒 Unisex | English |
| Gloria | Glory | 👧 Girl | Latin, Spanish, English |
| Hope | Hope | 👧 Girl | English |
| Madalitso | Blessings | 🧒 Unisex | Chewa |
| Mary | Beloved; Bitter; Mother of Jesus; Star of the sea | 👧 Girl | Hebrew |
| Memory | Memory; Remembrance | 👧 Girl | English |
| Mphatso | Gift | 🧒 Unisex | Chewa |
| Naomi | Pleasantness | 👧 Girl | Hebrew |
| Patience | Patience | 👧 Girl | English |
| Peace | Peace | 👧 Girl | English |
| Prudence | Prudence; Good judgement | 👧 Girl | English |
| Rebecca | To bind; Captivating; To tie | 👧 Girl | Hebrew |
| Thokozani | Be thankful | 🧒 Unisex | Chewa |
| Tiyamike | Let us praise (God) | 🧒 Unisex | Chewa |