Popular and traditional Malaysian names with meanings, origin and religion — from every community and region of Malaysia. 615 names.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khadijah | Early-born (Khadija) | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Khairi | Good; Benevolent | 👦 Boy | Malay |
| Khairuddin | Goodness of the faith | 👦 Boy | Malay |
| Khatijah | Early-born (Khadija) | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Kokila | Cuckoo | 👧 Girl | Tamil |
| Kumang | The legendary beauty of Iban folklore | 👧 Girl | Iban |
| Latifah | Gentle; Kind | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Liyana | Soft; Tender | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Magizhan | Joyful person | 👦 Boy | Tamil |
| Mahani | Beautiful | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Mahsuri | The legendary heroine of Langkawi | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Maimunah | Blessed; Fortunate | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Maisarah | Ease; Prosperity | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Malarvizhi | Eyes like flowers | 👧 Girl | Tamil |
| Maran | A Pandya king; Brave | 👦 Boy | Tamil |
| Mariah | Bitter; Beloved (Maria) | 👧 Girl | English |
| Mathi | Wisdom; Moon | 👧 Girl | Tamil |
| Mathivanan | One with a moon-like face | 👦 Boy | Tamil |
| Megat | Noble (a Malay title) | 👦 Boy | Malay |
| Mugilan | Cloud | 👦 Boy | Tamil |
| Mukilini | Cloud | 👧 Girl | Tamil |
| Munirah | Shining; Luminous | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Nabilah | Noble | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Nadiah | Caller; Generous | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Najihah | Successful | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Najmi | My star | 👦 Boy | Malay |
| Nasrul | Victory of | 👦 Boy | Malay |
| Natasya | Christmas; Birthday (Natalia) | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Nazirah | Matchless; One who warns | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Nedumaran | A great Pandya king | 👦 Boy | Tamil |
| Nilavan | Moon | 👦 Boy | Tamil |
| Nilavu | Moonlight | 👧 Girl | Tamil |
| Norashikin | Light of the beloved | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Norazlina | Pure light | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Noriah | Light | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Noriza | Light of glory | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Norliza | Light | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Normala | Light | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Norsiah | Light | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Nur Ain | Light of the eye | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Nurain | Light of the eye | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Nuraini | Light of my eyes | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Nurhayati | Light of my life | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Nurhidayah | Light of guidance | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Pandian | Of the Pandya dynasty | 👦 Boy | Tamil |
| Penny | Weaver (Penelope) | 👧 Girl | English |
| Poongodi | Flowering creeper | 👧 Girl | Tamil |
| Poorani | Complete; Full | 👧 Girl | Tamil |
| Qistina | Follower of Christ (Christina) | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Rabiatul | Spring of | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Raden | Prince; Noble | 👦 Boy | Malay |
| Rafidah | Supporter; Helper | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Rahimah | Merciful; Compassionate | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Rahmah | Mercy | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Rajendran | King of kings; A Chola emperor | 👦 Boy | Tamil |
| Rashidah | Rightly guided | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Razak | Provider | 👦 Boy | Malay |
| Redzuan | Contentment; Pleasure (Ridwan) | 👦 Boy | Malay |
| Rentap | The 19th-century Iban warrior chief | 👦 Boy | Iban |
| Riduan | Contentment; Pleasure (Ridwan) | 👦 Boy | Malay |
| Rogayah | Gentle; Graceful (Ruqayya) | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Rohayu | Spiritual; Soul | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Rosidah | Rightly guided | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Rosliza | Rose | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Rosman | Rose man | 👦 Boy | Malay |
| Rosmawati | Rose | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Rosnani | Rose | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Rosni | Rose | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Rozana | Rose | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Roziah | Rose | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Rusli | Messenger (Rasul) | 👦 Boy | Malay |
| Saadiah | Fortunate; Lucky | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Sabariah | Patient | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Sakinah | Tranquillity; Peace of mind | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Salbiah | Patient; Steadfast | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Salleh | Righteous; Good | 👦 Boy | Malay |
| Salmiah | Peaceful; Safe | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Samsiah | Sun | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Samsudin | Sun of the faith | 👦 Boy | Malay |
| Samsul | Sun of | 👦 Boy | Malay |
| Sarimah | Princess | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Sarina | Princess; Serene | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Sembian | A Chola king | 👦 Boy | Tamil |
| Senthamizh | Pure Tamil | 👦 Boy | Tamil |
| Shaiful | Sword of | 👦 Boy | Malay |
| Shamsiah | Sun | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Sharul | King | 👦 Boy | Malay |
| Shikin | Beloved (Ashikin) | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Sivagami | Goddess Parvati | 👧 Girl | Tamil |
| Sufian | Pure (Sufyan) | 👦 Boy | Malay |
| Sukri | Gratitude (Shukri) | 👦 Boy | Malay |
| Suriani | Sun; Bright | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Suriati | Sun; Bright | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Suzie | Lily (Suzanne) | 👧 Girl | English |
| Syahir | Famous; Renowned (Shahir) | 👦 Boy | Malay |
| Syahirah | Famous; Renowned | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Syahmi | Brave; Noble | 👦 Boy | Malay |
| Syahrul | King | 👦 Boy | Malay |
| Syaiful | Sword of | 👦 Boy | Malay |
| Syakir | Thankful | 👦 Boy | Malay |
| Syamsul | Sun of | 👦 Boy | Malay |
| Syarifah | Noble; Honourable | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Syawal | The tenth month of the Islamic calendar | 👦 Boy | Malay |
| Syaza | Fragrance | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Syazwani | Fragrant; Pleasant | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Syikin | Beloved (Ashikin) | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Syuhada | Martyrs; Witnesses | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Syukri | Gratitude | 👦 Boy | Malay |
| Tamizh | Tamil language | 👦 Boy | Tamil |
| Tarmizi | After Imam al-Tirmidhi | 👦 Boy | Malay |
| Tasha | Christmas; Birthday (Natasha) | 👧 Girl | English |
| Taufiq | Success; Divine guidance | 👦 Boy | Malay |
| Thamarai | Lotus | 👧 Girl | Tamil |
| Thamizhselvan | Treasure of Tamil | 👦 Boy | Tamil |
| Thirumalai | Sacred hill (Tirumala) | 👦 Boy | Tamil |
| Vetrivel | Victorious spear (Lord Murugan) | 👦 Boy | Tamil |
| Yanti | Princess; Beloved | 👧 Girl | Malay |
| Yazhan | One who plays the yazh (an ancient harp) | 👦 Boy | Tamil |
| Yusoff | God will add (Joseph) | 👦 Boy | Malay |
| Zaharah | Flower; Radiant | 👧 Girl | Malay |