Malaysian names are used in the country of Malaysia in southeast Asia.
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HanafimArabic, Malay, Indonesian From the name of 8th-century Islamic theologian and jurist Abu Hanifa, who founded the Hanafi school (madhhab) of Sunni Islam.
Hasnif & mArabic, Malay, Indonesian Derived from Arabic حَسُنَ (hasuna) meaning "to be good, to be beautiful". It is unisex in Arabic-speaking countries and Malaysia while it is only feminine in Indonesia.
Hilmim & fArabic, Turkish, Malay, Indonesian Derived from Arabic حلم (hilm) meaning "forbearance, tolerance, endurance" or حلم (hulm) meaning "dream, wish". It is occasionally used as a feminine name in Indonesia.
IkhwanmIndonesian, Malay Means "brother, friend" in Indonesian and Malay, derived from Arabic إخوان (ikhwan) meaning "brothers, brethren, brotherhood", the plural of أخ (akh) meaning "brother".
IrwanmIndonesian, Malay Meaning uncertain, possibly a variant of Irwin or Irawan or from Indonesian and Malay nirwana meaning "heaven, enlightenment, nirvana".
Isninm & fMalay, Indonesian Means "Monday" in Malay, ultimately from Arabic الاثنين (al-ithnayni). It is sometimes used as a feminine name in Indonesia.
JahizahfMalay (Rare) Derived from Arabic جَاهِز (jāhiz) meaning "ready, prepared".
JailanimIndonesian, Malay From 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.
JaparmIndonesian, Malay, Georgian (Archaic) Indonesian, Malay and Georgian form of Jafar. This name is archaic in Georgia and now only survives in the patronymic surname ჯაფარიძე (Japaridze) meaning "son of Japar".... [more]
JatimMalay It means "teak" in Malay. Teak wood is strong and thus symbolises a powerful man.
JohanmMalay, Indonesian Means "champion, winner, hero" in Malay and Indonesian, ultimately from Persian جهان (jahan) meaning "world".
JoharimMalay, Indonesian, Filipino, Maguindanao, Maranao From 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".
KhairunnisafArabic, Indonesian, Malay Means "goodness of women", from Arabic خير (khair) meaning "goodness" combined with نساء (nisa') meaning "women". This is an epithet of Khadija.
Khalifahm & fArabic, Indonesian, Malay Arabic variant transcription and Indonesian and Malay form of Khalifa, also occasionally used as a feminine name in Indonesia and Malaysia.
LuqmanmArabic, Malay, Urdu, Indonesian From 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.
MadihahfArabic, Malay Alternate transcription of Arabic مديحة (see Madiha) as well as the usual Malay form.
MahathirmMalay, Bengali Derived from Sanskrit महा (maha) meaning "great" combined with धीर (dhira) meaning "wise, steady, firm" or Persian تیر (tir) meaning "arrow" (via Hindi तीर (tir))... [more]
MahsurifMalay, Folklore From 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.
Maimunm & fArabic, Malay, Indonesian Means "auspicious, blessed, favourable" in Arabic. It is used as a masculine name in Arabic-speaking countries and Indonesia while it is feminine in Malaysia.
MalikimArabic, Malay, Indonesian From the name of the Maliki school (madhhab) of Sunni Islam, which was founded by 8th-century Islamic jurist and theologian Malik ibn Anas.
MegatmMalay From a Malay title of nobility that was traditionally given to a son whose father was a commoner but whose mother was descended from royalty.
Murnif & mIndonesian, Malay Means "pure, holy, chaste" in Indonesian and Malay. It is feminine in Indonesia and Malaysia while it is typically masculine in Brunei.
MursyidmIndonesian, Malay Derived from Arabic مُرْشِد (muršid) meaning "guide, teacher, leader".
Nasrim & fArabic, Indonesian, Malay Means "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.
NasrulmArabic, Indonesian, Malay First part of compound Arabic names beginning with نصر ال (Nasr al) meaning "victory of the" (such as Nasrullah).
NasrullahmArabic, Urdu, Indonesian, Malay Means "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).
NawawimIndonesian, Malay From the name of 13th-century Islamic scholar Al-Nawawi. His name was derived from his birthplace, the city of Nawa in present-day Syria.
NazarimMalay Means "my sight, my vision" from Arabic نَظَر (naẓar) meaning "vision, gaze, sight".