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.
Fawwaz m Arabic, MalayMeans "winner, victorious" in Arabic, from the root فاز
(fāza) meaning "to win, to triumph".
Gembira f & m Malay, IndonesianMeans "happy, pleased, cheerful" in Malay, ultimately from Sanskrit गम्भीर (gambhīra) meaning "deep."
Ghazali m Arabic, MalayFrom the name of 11th-century Islamic scholar philosopher, theologian and mystic Abu Hamid al-Ghazali. His name may have been derived from Arabic غزل
(ghazala) meaning "to spin, to whirl", referencing his father's occupation as a weaver, or from the name of a village called Ghazalah in present-day Iran.
Hafizul m Bengali, MalayFirst part of compound Arabic names beginning with حفيظ ال
(Hafiz al) meaning "guardian of the".
Hanafi حنفي m Arabic, Malay, IndonesianFrom the name of 8th-century Islamic theologian and jurist Abu Hanifa, who founded the Hanafi school (madhhab) of Sunni Islam.
Hasni حسني f & m Arabic, Malay, IndonesianDerived 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.
Hazman m MalayDerived from Arabic حزم
(ḥazm) meaning "determination, resoluteness, firmness".
Hidayah f & m Indonesian, MalayMeans "guidance" in Indonesian and Malay, ultimately from Arabic هداية
(hidāya). It is sometimes used as a masculine name in Indonesia.
Hilmi m & f Arabic, Turkish, Malay, IndonesianMeans "my forbearance, my tolerance" from Arabic حلم
(ḥilm) meaning "forbearance, longanimity, self-restraint". 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 m Indonesian, MalayMeans "brother, friend" in Indonesian and Malay, derived from Arabic إخوان
(ikhwan) meaning "brothers, brethren, brotherhood".
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.
Izhar m Arabic, Urdu, Malay, IndonesianMeans "manifestation, demonstration, display" in Arabic, from the root أظهر
(ʾaẓhara) meaning "to show, to exhibit".
Izzat عزت m Arabic, MalayDerived from Arabic عزّ
(‘izz) meaning "glory, power" or "honor, majesty".
Izzatul f & m Malay, IndonesianFirst part of compound Arabic names beginning with عزت ال
(ʿizzat al) meaning "glory of the, power of the". It is sometimes used as a masculine name in Indonesia.
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.
Johan 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 f Indonesian, MalayFrom Indonesian and Malay
juita meaning "beloved, darling" or "sweet, beautiful, pretty".
Kamarul m MalayFirst part of compound Arabic names beginning with قمر ال
(Qamar al) meaning "moon of the" (such as
Qamar ad-Din).
Lailatul f Indonesian, Malay, BengaliFrom the first part of Arabic ليلة القدر
(laylatu l-qadr) referring to Laylatul Qadr, the night when the first verses of the Qur'an were revealed to the Prophet
Muhammad.
Liyana ليانا f MalayDerived from Arabic لَيِّن
(layyin) meaning "soft, tender, delicate".
Luqman m Arabic, Urdu, Malay, IndonesianMeaning uncertain. This is the name of a figure mentioned several times in the Quran, described as a sage who was bestowed with wisdom by God. He is also the namesake of the 31st chapter of the Quran (surah Luqman).
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.